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17 January 2025 | 3 replies
Over the years, I’ve learned that offering tiered returns can be a win-win strategy—it rewards investors for their level of commitment while helping us maintain flexibility in our business.
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25 January 2025 | 2 replies
I'm Fitz from Long Island, New York.
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20 January 2025 | 6 replies
My advice: don’t overthink it—your first house hack is about learning, so pick a strong rental market, ensure solid demand, and lock in a deal that gets you close to break-even or better.
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9 January 2025 | 35 replies
Quote from @Garrett Brown: Quote from @Bryan Stengel: Hi @Garrett Brown, I really love this idea.
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25 January 2025 | 0 replies
Purchase price: $1,200,000 This is a 100+ pad community located near Downtown Bloomington (Near Indiana University).
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12 January 2025 | 7 replies
Quote from @Garry Lawrence: I need advice on a serious situation involving a property I’m about to buy.
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29 January 2025 | 2 replies
Make a long list of all the lessons you have learned.
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8 January 2025 | 9 replies
The information contained in this post is not to be relied upon.
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29 January 2025 | 0 replies
This factoring includes the presence of competent contractors who can limit unforeseen surprises and costs.Myth 2: They're Too Risky to Invest InThere is risk in any investment; however, distressed properties are not inherently riskier than any other real estate investment.