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28 January 2025 | 4 replies
Would going to local real estate meet ups be the best way to find potential investors I could partner with?
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30 January 2025 | 56 replies
I’m a realtor and investor in Indianapolis, and I’d highly recommend adding Indy to your list of potential markets.
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29 January 2025 | 22 replies
@Emily ShinHouse hacking a multi-family property is an excellent way to start investing in real estate, especially in a market like Columbus, Ohio, which offers affordability and growth potential.
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4 February 2025 | 1 reply
The truth is, fix-and-flip investing is an incredibly rewarding endeavor, but fully lined up with pitfalls that can easily turn your dream deal into a financial disaster.So, let's break it down:The Good: Why Fix and Flip Can be a GoldmineHigh Profit Potential: If done correctly, flipping can yield 20-50% returns-or more-in a few months.
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7 February 2025 | 10 replies
There are outlier circumstances and big-picture strategies that could potentially apply; but that's why they need to talk to someone about their specific situation.
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7 February 2025 | 3 replies
The other factor that's relevant for me is that my husband is a high end W-2 wage earner and we could greatly benefit from the potential tax benefits of actively managing the property.
7 February 2025 | 2 replies
Dealing with repairs, contractors, tenants etc is something I got sick off.A relative is renting out a garage in some empty lot and the thought crossed my mind of maybe buying some lot for car parking but I havent yet done any research on potential ROI on it yet.
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5 February 2025 | 16 replies
In over 15 years of lending our money privately, here are the most common questions we are asked by potential borrowers.
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28 January 2025 | 19 replies
@Apryl Skahill To get your risk-averse spouse on board with real estate investing, start by educating him with beginner-friendly resources that highlight the long-term stability, cash flow potential, and tax benefits of real estate, such as depreciation deductions and offsetting W-2 income.
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22 January 2025 | 8 replies
ARV Potential: Where can we expect to achieve higher ARVs?