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10 January 2022 | 39 replies
What is your biggest challenge now that you have some deals under your belt?
6 January 2022 | 11 replies
I would agree the fees are a bit rough on this one but also that you now have your first one under your belt, Congratulations!
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19 January 2022 | 6 replies
Our PITI is 1700 p/mo we used hard money we get 10% down rate since we have 3 flips under our belt.
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6 January 2022 | 16 replies
Are you in the middle of a snow belt and it is freezing and snow and ice?
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17 January 2022 | 4 replies
I'm a local investor as well with 2 buy & holds under my belt and am in the process of looking for my third.
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6 January 2022 | 5 replies
I have quite a few rehabs under my belt and have fixed / leveled several houses that had some uneven floors.
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6 January 2022 | 9 replies
The time has come to start investing and I am eager to get my first small multifamily property under my belt in the Iowa City and Cedar Rapids area!
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12 January 2022 | 5 replies
Having a few properties under your belt and knowing what properties make good investments in your area are great to rely on and point to your credibility in the investment arena.
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6 January 2022 | 0 replies
Investment Info:
Small multi-family (2-4 units) buy & hold investment.
Purchase price: $143,000
Cash invested: $36,200
Duplex upper/lower with 2bd / 1ba each
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9 January 2022 | 3 replies
I tried dozens of different local lenders and when I found the right one, I had to have my first transaction with them under my belt before I got the better deals.