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15 January 2025 | 27 replies
I can run and model numbers and am a CPA so comfortable with the finance side of things.
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15 January 2025 | 9 replies
My ultimate goal is to acquire enough real estate to achieve financial freedom, allowing me to travel, provide a comfortable life for my family, and teach my children about discipline, financial literacy, and the wealth-building potential of real estate.I’m here to learn, share, and connect with others who share this passion.
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13 January 2025 | 45 replies
Get out of your comfort zone.
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27 January 2025 | 56 replies
That is comforting, if I'm an investor.I still feel good about investing in Colorado locations if the area has a law on the books actively allowing Airbnb.
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3 February 2025 | 47 replies
As@Chris Seveney suggested, being a private money lender can be pretty passive once you find the operator and asset you feel comfortable with.
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13 January 2025 | 6 replies
There is no such absolute rule or mandate for REI - it is up to you on your comfort level with your cash flow versus total investment versus appreciation potential.If I followed that rule, I would have missed out on a LOT of great opportunities over the years.We bought a house in Jones Valley in 2017 with negative cash flow - why?
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15 January 2025 | 10 replies
This gives much better diversification protection across geographies, asset types, strategies, investment subclasses etc. versus putting all the eggs into one basket.The downside is that it's not for everyone, and a person has to be comfortable with turning over control to someone else.
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29 January 2025 | 20 replies
It’s wise to start with breaking even and ensure you're comfortable with the costs involved.Happy to connect if you'd like to discuss more!
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16 January 2025 | 11 replies
- This ties into the previous question a bit, but we have around $70k that we could be comfortable deploying into this if we find the right deal.