This can be a great method, but make sure it lines up with your goals.For partnerships, just know there is a ton of risk in that.

Adding a DBA to your LLC is a great method to expand services or protect your liability. 

This is important to know bc it could allow you to utilize the BRRR strategy(a great method to pull out your initial investment of a property by refinancing).

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@Kevin MahoneyThe BRRRR strategy is a great method to build equity in a project.  

This is a great method and usually a private lender will be a little more flexible (and sometimes a lot more) than traditional lenders.Now, if you buy a property with a private loan...then you own the property. 

Using a realtor & driving for dollars are great methods but what other methods can be used?

Hi @Andy Green If you are interested in rentals a great method is 'househacking' by using FHA loans that only require a 3.5% down payment.

Another great method that comes to mind is attending REIA meetings in your area.

I see a lot of great methods investors use to determine the value of commercial property.