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11 February 2025 | 16 replies
@Pearse CafieroWhen starting out with your first rental property in Los Angeles, I’d recommend exploring FHA loans or private lending options to get your foot in the door.
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23 January 2025 | 0 replies
Financing OptionsParent Loan Options: Consider home equity loans, investment property mortgages, or co-signing a loan.Tax Implications: Speak with a financial advisor about potential deductions and capital gains.Rental Income Potential: Explore the option of renting out extra rooms to offset costs.5.
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30 January 2025 | 0 replies
Exploring tax delinquency records, probate cases, and foreclosure filings can help you build a pipeline of motivated sellers.- Strategic Partnerships: Building direct relationships with REO asset managers, bankruptcy attorneys, and bank liquidation teams can provide exclusive access to bulk sales before they go public.- Bulk Purchases & Portfolio Acquisitions: Banks and hedge funds often look to unload non-performing assets in bulk.
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30 January 2025 | 3 replies
Explore Financing OptionsChicago offers excellent financing opportunities for house hackers.
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6 January 2025 | 31 replies
My husband and I plan to use the proceeds from our sale to purchase a larger business in a few years using an SBA loan.For those interested in exploring entrepreneurship through acquisition, I think laundromats are a great place to start.
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21 January 2025 | 0 replies
Hi everyone,I’m exploring a unique development opportunity involving my property and neighboring parcels, and I’d love some advice on how to move forward.My neighbor is currently in the process of building 54 townhomes on the property directly in front of mine.
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4 February 2025 | 7 replies
Consider house hacking by purchasing a multi-family property with an FHA loan, or explore creative financing options like seller financing or partnering with private lenders.
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16 January 2025 | 9 replies
I'm currently exploring opportunities in real estate, particularly in accounting roles.
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27 January 2025 | 1 reply
Explore my personal favorites, Set For Life by Scott Trench or The Total Money Makeover by Dave Ramsey, for invaluable financial insights.3.
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29 January 2025 | 16 replies
Our clients include many out-of-state and international investors.I’d recommend keeping an open mind about exploring opportunities in the surrounding cities near Indianapolis as well.