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5 February 2025 | 4 replies
I ran the numbers and looks like a good deal (7% cap rate, 5% ROI, and ROI will improve as the years go by).
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30 January 2025 | 62 replies
They will get deported and when they do, I guess young Americans will have to work in our factories, fields and housing job sites and give up the dream of being Youtubers while sponging off their parents till her 38 years old.
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19 January 2025 | 21 replies
Contrary to most business lending, the REI industry has a lot of "non-bank" lenders that provide attractive loans that can lower your cost of capital and improve your profit/cash flow.
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16 January 2025 | 4 replies
Quote from @Martin Jones: YouTube gurus will tell you to borrow money from someone else, but that's bad advice for a beginner.
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30 January 2025 | 4 replies
From a tax perspective, you'll want to take what you paid for the property plus calculate the improvements you made to the property during your time of ownership.
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31 January 2025 | 29 replies
I actually recently started a youtube channel where I will be uploading videos to help investors (or anyone else interested) learn how to self-GC new construction.
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3 February 2025 | 5 replies
No improvements needed that could drive up values (and your equity)?
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6 February 2025 | 4 replies
.• Proven Systems & Oversight:Establishing robust systems for tracking leads, follow-ups, and conversion rates can provide a clear picture of what’s working—and where improvements are needed.I’ve been monitoring agencies like REVA Global and Steller Staff and know that many investors have seen success by using professionally managed teams.
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31 January 2025 | 9 replies
While automation and calculators can certainly improve efficiency and reduce human error, they can’t replace the judgment gained through repetition and real-world experience.
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20 January 2025 | 5 replies
Repairs made while the property is your primary residence are not deductible, but improvements can increase your cost basis, reducing future capital gains tax when you sell.