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11 January 2025 | 12 replies
Networking is another powerful tool—engage with local real estate groups and seek mentorship to accelerate your learning and build connections that will support your growth.
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2 January 2025 | 13 replies
Buyers have pretty much dried up and have the power currently.
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20 January 2025 | 19 replies
However, just because I don't agree with it doesn't mean I am in favor of the Government being given additional power to enforce additional laws and restrictions that infringe upon our freedom.
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24 December 2024 | 2 replies
By acting quickly and aligning efforts with Debra’s expertise, we achieved success with minimal challenges, showcasing the power of collaboration and decisive action.
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28 December 2024 | 26 replies
As a powerful organization, I would like to see Bigger Pockets become a leader in not simply educating real estate investors but leading the way in warning investors about the real estate guru pitfalls.
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26 January 2025 | 54 replies
Most of the deals are sydications (sponsor plus many investors), but some folks buy a property as a sole investor.The power of Brad's "Eco-System" is the ease of funding deals.
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22 December 2024 | 4 replies
I currently live in Southern Maine and am looking to construct some kind of new project rather getting into rehabbing existing residentialProposed Land Budget 100-200kConstruction Budget: 400kAll in 500-600k.I have found that if I do the site work myself including clearing, septic and digging the foundation is that i can sub contract out either steel or a Lester style building (50x150) for around 300k installed with insulation and power , divided into three 2500 square foot units.
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5 January 2025 | 17 replies
I think broader consumer taste is killing malls, which includes online shopping, but also even where people are choosing to live and how they are spending their time/money, more broadly.I worked for a company that bought a failing mall back in 2012 (online shopping was "killing retail" then too), redeveloped most of it into more open air power center and sold.
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27 January 2025 | 56 replies
@James Carlson You probably already know my thoughts on STRs vis a vis 'affordable housing' :-)But this is going to play out as it will, and ultimately even Gov't intervention/restriction will fall to the power of the free market, so we'll see how it goes.I wish the property owners and entrepreneurs well, although some of them will learn that 'elections have consequences' as 44 so famously said.