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9 February 2025 | 173 replies
I suspect there are other things I should have checked but didn’t know to check, and still don’t know to check.
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5 February 2025 | 7 replies
For lenders, I have access to private money lenders or if you want to go the traditional route, I recommend checking out Coast to Coast - Jeff Weller.
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5 February 2025 | 9 replies
To avoid pitfalls, research liens, check property conditions, and set a max bid before buying.
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4 February 2025 | 24 replies
Obviously need to check zoning and set up costs etc.
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6 February 2025 | 6 replies
You can also check meetup.com or search Facebook for real estate investment groups, clubs, or meetings in your area.
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7 February 2025 | 5 replies
For a condo you can/should check the county assessor for land value (you would apply the same allocation %, don't use their actual number listed) Also check your HOA documents.
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11 February 2025 | 6 replies
You can check my website out at Astrofundingusa.com.
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5 February 2025 | 4 replies
Did you use any of RE calculators to check the ROI?
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7 February 2025 | 7 replies
If not and you wrote them the check, then most likely the $ is gone and suing for that money will cost you more than $1000 unfortunately.So cancel the agreement and request the funds
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7 February 2025 | 0 replies
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