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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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30 December 2024 | 6 replies
Build-to-Rent (BTR): A Steady Income StreamWith homeownership becoming less attainable for many, build-to-rent properties are in high demand.
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2 January 2025 | 9 replies
See, when building a portfolio, appreciation is key, and the #1 factor that will dictate things.
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31 December 2024 | 3 replies
Based upon the cost seg studies of my clients, a building will typically yield 25-30% of the total cost that can be segregated into personal property and land improvements.
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14 January 2025 | 18 replies
The rent goes back into my ROTH account, builds up and then I buy another property when I can.
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3 January 2025 | 3 replies
How do I acquire the funds to build an ADU to the property?
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22 January 2025 | 25 replies
I’ve worked with several first-time investors, including out-of-state buyers like yourself, and it’s 100% possible to build a successful short-term rental (STR) business even when you’re managing remotely.
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7 January 2025 | 16 replies
What nice though with that is you build equity quicker.So just adding my experiences with the commercial side, from an owners point of view.Good luck!