To me , that waa so smart because the closer we are in agreement when we start the offer the less back-and-forth there has to be. if Real estate is Sales, I’d like to see actual selling skills and that goes beyond passing written offers back-and-forth. 

Very smart.  

.: Quote from @Bruce Woodruff: @Charles Granja Your posts are smart and appreciated.

People in general are just walking around made of glass these days.

It does seem leveraging one property now, and another in a year is a smart way to move forward. 

We work hard and smart, are quick learners, quick to take action, and follow-through, but he needs to assure we won't lose the investment money-that he will train us well and provide access to good notes.

I was doing some locating this morning and one of the complexes was offering a smart tv as a move in incentive. 

I dont know the smart move.

Rates and terms vary widely based on the relationship and agreement between the lender and borrower.Comparison:Interest Rates and Fees: Both can be high, but private money might offer more favorable terms if you have a good relationship with the lender.Approval and Flexibility: Private money can be more flexible and tailored to your needs, while hard money has standardized criteria.Source: Hard money comes from companies; private money comes from individuals.Your business partner’s model has worked well, but diversifying your financing sources is smart.

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