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5 February 2025 | 17 replies
. - I was in a VERY similar situation here in Chicago, but I had less experience working on my own than you.I had a piece of land that I owned free and clear, but since I didn't have any development experience, most of the banks wouldn't talk to me.
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30 January 2025 | 6 replies
We plan to buy a second house as well.
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29 January 2025 | 7 replies
Out of these areas, Franklinton and Linden are seeing some of the most developments.
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3 February 2025 | 7 replies
This week, the City of Jacksonville Municipal Court ruled in favor of PadSplit, voiding citations for "illegal boarding houses" on constitutional and fair housing grounds.This marks a huge victory in expanding affordable housing solutions while navigating legal challenges.
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7 February 2025 | 3 replies
Investors buying land to HOLD for either speculation or future development can just wait until the wholesaler’s contract with the seller expires and eliminate the wholesaler “markup”.
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11 February 2025 | 5 replies
I've also developed a spreadsheet for a TRUE rental income calculator—which goes beyond just calculating net income—by incorporating many of the parameters you mentioned.Do you think it’s a good idea to buy a new construction house from builders for the first deal, especially considering aspects like tax offsets and depreciation?
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8 February 2025 | 6 replies
One member wants to be bought out and the other two want to develop new commercial product.
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9 February 2025 | 3 replies
Are you talking about house hacking yourself, and using it as a co-living property?
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10 February 2025 | 12 replies
You're gonna get your houses robbed a lot.