I would say this to make sure you are planning your financials ahead of time to keep your options open and help you be more flexible when working on deals.

Great tools that get updated regularly.I am on the lending side of things and would be happy to hop on a call with you anytime to discuss financial strategies and help answer any questions you may have about nearly any loan product available to help you on your journey, even if they are not products my capital partners offer.We are all here to help you learn and grow.

Technically, developers come up with a land value for what a builder may be able to pay for paper lots by using a proforma (financial model) to determine a residual value. 

If he has no retirement money stacked away or financially in a good place I would invest.

The logistics and financial management is completely different and much less forgiving if you want to grow your portfolio.

Plus, the sync issues with financial institutions drive me nuts.

Great tools that get updated regularly.I am on the lending side of things and would be happy to hop on a call with you anytime to discuss financial strategies and help answer any questions you may have about nearly any loan product available to help you on your journey, even if they are not products my capital partners offer.We are all here to help you learn and grow.

Investing first and buying later provides financial freedom but may be time-consuming and costly.Good Luck!

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However, landlords face maintenance, damage risk, and financial burden.