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22 October 2024 | 11 replies
3) Are there any common pitfalls I should be aware of as a beginner in wholesaling and real estate investing?
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22 October 2024 | 12 replies
Quote from @Todd Goedeke: @Jon Martin You are right , if you don t know how to market a property and get direct reservations you should not attempt to co-host or triple net lease a property.You fail to mention that leases on a property can be as long as 30 years.Long leases are a way to give both property owners and management companies favorable terMs.How common are 30 year leases for SFRs?
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19 October 2024 | 3 replies
You also need an online presence—this is commonly one of the most important and not done step.
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19 October 2024 | 0 replies
Utilize Off-Market DealsOff-market deals are valuable because there’s less competition and potentially better terms: Direct Mail Campaigns: Send targeted mail to owners of distressed, vacant, or inherited properties.
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22 October 2024 | 15 replies
Often the member is committed to completing and utilizing whatever material at the beginning of the program, but after a few weeks or months and life starts happening again, they get pulled back by the gravity of the familiar and stop or don’t apply what was learned.
18 October 2024 | 0 replies
The house is my mailing address, all the utilities are in my name.
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18 October 2024 | 6 replies
.### Avoid Common MistakesBe cautious of common mistakes like underestimating repair costs, not having a solid exit strategy, and overpaying for the property.
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19 October 2024 | 14 replies
It's a common mistake to think you can remind them enough times that they'll suddenly grow a conscience and pay you everything they owe and apologize.Start the eviction process.
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18 October 2024 | 2 replies
- Are deals that are financed with 100% equity common?
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18 October 2024 | 4 replies
This is more common than you think.