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8 December 2024 | 26 replies
That's where we've have the most success.
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6 December 2024 | 2 replies
Any tips on how to find/market to owner finance buyers that have brought you success?
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4 December 2024 | 4 replies
Rarely are non oral appeals successful.
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6 December 2024 | 4 replies
@Joe BellevilleTo build a successful multifamily property portfolio in Grand Rapids, set criteria for property type, location, and budget, build a team, analyze deals using the 1% rule, leverage house hacking, leverage local knowledge, prepare for tenant management, network, and focus on long-term goals.
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6 December 2024 | 4 replies
Hey Diego, I started wholesaling a long time ago by doing direct mail marketing and had decent success doing that.
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3 December 2024 | 5 replies
From my experience sometimes the best rates and terms come at the expense of harder underwriting, longer wait times, and sometimes a waste of time (because they can't perform).
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10 December 2024 | 7 replies
Experience - We've been building for 10+ years in this market and have successfully built and sold 200+ SFHs4.
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1 December 2024 | 91 replies
It is possible to be successful in either - it depends on your skillset, your goals, your time and many other factors.
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6 December 2024 | 3 replies
- Troy 2 years ago I had successfully completed half a dozen email campaigns to commercial mortgage brokers.
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7 December 2024 | 14 replies
Lastly, we all must remember we are close to 20 million visitors to the area (13M to GSMNP) every year and most owners just need 60 to 80 families to stay at their STR to have a successful year. .