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4 January 2025 | 5 replies
Now, I’m ready to put those skills to work in real estate, building my own portfolio here in the U.S. and helping others around the world do the same.I’m particularly interested in BRRRR strategies and rentals, especially opportunities that appeal to international investors looking to invest in U.S. cities.
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10 January 2025 | 26 replies
We invest in Lexington and Louisville (100+ unit multifamily buildings).
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4 January 2025 | 11 replies
Assessments in NJ are not done on sale, unless it's a new build or a complete renovation where the permits tip them to reassess, so every three years or so they reassess all of the properties and taxes go up most of the time.
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5 January 2025 | 4 replies
If you can get good at networking and building relationships by establishing rapport, you'll get ahead much quicker in this niche.
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6 January 2025 | 11 replies
All my properties are true multi-family, More than 5 units per building.
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2 January 2025 | 0 replies
Any other books you would recommend to someone completely new to real estate investing but who would like to build a solid foundation going forward?
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2 January 2025 | 11 replies
I'd like the building to be within 10 minutes walking distance from a Brown Line L stop, ideally in Lake View, North Center, or Ravenswood.
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4 January 2025 | 0 replies
A community of growth oriented, abundance mindset, go-giver individuals with a BARE MINIMUM commitment to become financially free through real estate investing.We focus on providing education and building networks to help every member solve their cash-flow freedom equation, so they can have the time-freedom needed to follow their passions, make a lasting impact and even change the world!
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30 December 2024 | 3 replies
I went from a W2 job to building a portfolio of 500+ units over the last 5 years by starting small and scaling smart.
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23 January 2025 | 26 replies
There are reputable companies out there, however, but I would shy away from any company that mentions turn-key.Long story short, real estate is very forgiving over time and these properties cash flow well and I was able to build a great team for future deals.