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20 January 2025 | 7 replies
If you acquire one new property each year, you could significantly increase your wealth and potentially position yourself to qualify for larger investments, like apartment buildings or construction loans, within 10 years.I’ve worked with clients who have successfully implemented this strategy, and it has proven to be an effective path to building long-term financial freedom through real estate.Good luck with your decision!
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13 January 2025 | 4 replies
You can find online which larger institutions are buying in a specific area and try and reach out to them.
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30 January 2025 | 8 replies
Most larger communities will have a Homebuilders Association, i would start networking to find a builder that can finance the construction.
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6 February 2025 | 10 replies
These can provide good cash flow and are easier to manage than larger commercial properties, especially when you're just starting out.Also, when I was starting, I found local meetups super helpful.
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6 February 2025 | 8 replies
Now that the property has been renovated, I have recently been applying my efforts toward starting a syndication to scale up to the purchase of larger properties.
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4 February 2025 | 17 replies
Hey @Erika Andersen I totally hear you in wanting to save some money and taking on the task yourself.
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18 January 2025 | 8 replies
I'm seeking to be in an environment with like minded individuals to learn and network to grow my portfolio and eventually network to collaborate on larger deals once I have a better understanding of the commercial side.
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28 January 2025 | 6 replies
This is where I would focus, as these are the same attributes that attracted those responsible for the larger projects like the Bellweather District you mentioned in your initial post.With your budget I would recommend NW Philadelphia (Germantown and Mount Airy in particular).
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23 January 2025 | 7 replies
Maybe just try finding the deal and sending it over to a larger wholesaler for a JV fee?
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29 January 2025 | 3 replies
You can also personalize and theme larger homes better and seperate from the competition a bit. 3.