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2 February 2025 | 2 replies
My "middle" is close to my bottom price and I picked up another $75,000 of free equity, for a total of $198,000 free equity in 5 days on two properties in 2025.
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29 January 2025 | 0 replies
Investors who are active in gathering data on local trends while working with knowledgeable agents are able to pick neighbourhoods poised for growth and also comprehend how to best mitigate their risks as they prepare to maximize their return.Myth 3: Distressed Properties Are in Bad LocationsAnother misconception is that distressed properties only exist in bad neighborhoods.
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6 February 2025 | 3 replies
Or get work done with a good GC and pick off some subs you meet to do work direct for you.
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12 January 2025 | 12 replies
We have lots of wholesalers so I'd recommend getting on their lists to add to the number of investment opportunities that are coming across your plate.
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4 January 2025 | 9 replies
I don't like a busy title like you listed @Michael Calvey.
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10 January 2025 | 13 replies
Those agents are recommended because they paid to be first on the list.
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29 January 2025 | 5 replies
Usually b/c if the deal is so amazing, the money is rarely the issue, and b/c those people that do have the money thus get to cherry pick for the 1 in 10 or 1 in 15 that is the MOST amazing of "amazing deals."
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21 January 2025 | 35 replies
A list was sent saying what was needed.
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11 January 2025 | 11 replies
Especially when I saw the high rankings on Airdna for DFW and started to dig into the highest performing listings and sub markets around the area.
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27 January 2025 | 3 replies
Welcome Gabriel, You picked a great spot to start.