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31 January 2024 | 20 replies
It's a shortcut, and it doesn't work.
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11 January 2024 | 7 replies
You're probably going to end up going to market with a few warts too...just stuff that you have to short cut because you have to start making money.
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4 June 2021 | 8 replies
Never take shortcuts!
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30 July 2008 | 90 replies
With a flat 75%, it would be at a 2.0 for your DSCR (.75*24000 / 9000) with your example.I would have to agree with your last statement.Originally posted by "EZLoanz": Shortcuts lead to expensive mistakes as this example clearly indicates---nothing replaces due diligence and knowing the numbers… Your heart was in the right place, though.
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24 December 2022 | 7 replies
A wise investor will not try to get rich quick with shortcuts.
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22 April 2019 | 19 replies
The shortcut I see most on BP to claiming ownership of a huge number of units is:Take part in a syndication that acquires a large number of units.. then simply count all of the units as your own.
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27 May 2022 | 82 replies
There are no magic formulas or short cuts to successful and enduring success in any business, especially real estate.
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22 January 2024 | 96 replies
A wise investor will not try to get rich quick with shortcuts.
1 January 2021 | 24 replies
Painstakingly do them properly, no shortcuts. 3) The last house I hired the job out for about $2000.