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17 January 2025 | 23 replies
It's important you understand this, be prepared, and expect that going in.
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30 December 2024 | 8 replies
(The typical commercial loans I use are at 9.5% right now so be prepared for that.)4.
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10 January 2025 | 9 replies
If you are raising capital from people you don’t have a prior relationship with, and even people who you do, they would regard you as serious only if you had a professional prepared PPM and Operating Agreement.
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11 January 2025 | 31 replies
I look at foreclosures.comOut of the 3 stages I am definitely not ready for an auctionpreclosure / short sales:- I need to research how to take over a deed / title- need to prepare how to do door knocking (I have a sales background and feel confident in dealing with an emotional conversation about someone’s home) - there IS a window of like 4 weeks that I need to prepare for (have my finances in order) to then bid before it goes to auction?
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2 January 2025 | 12 replies
Of course, these properties are full of challenges so be prepared before you start.
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2 January 2025 | 8 replies
Be prepared for the learning curve with Detroit—it’s rewarding but comes with its fair share of challenges.If you’d like more specific guidance or have questions, feel free to DM me.
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6 January 2025 | 9 replies
I've been in your situation and nothing can prepare you for losing a parent.
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1 February 2025 | 30 replies
This allows them to focus on their W-2 jobs, family, or preparing for retirement without the added stress of managing properties.If you’d ever like to connect and exchange strategies, I’d love to help.
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1 January 2025 | 15 replies
All this turkey does is charge you for some "training," so you will be "prepared" when you go out looking for lots for him, but curiously, he buys none or very few of the lots he's sent.
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3 January 2025 | 3 replies
You are on a great trajectory and learning curve because you are learning from your mistakes and also preparing to move slowly instead of scaling before you are ready.