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26 January 2025 | 30 replies
Its easy for everyone else to say, "kick them out as soon as possible" not realizing "soon as possible" is 3-6 months.
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6 February 2025 | 8 replies
If you like help structuring this deal differently to give you more leverage, let me know, I've worked with new investors on game plans and seen others start with 90% LTV on their very first deal.
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3 January 2025 | 26 replies
@Lenny Montesano congrats on starting your journey already!
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5 February 2025 | 6 replies
house hacking is great start, that's how i started in the business. would love to connect
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29 January 2025 | 24 replies
@Malcolm Brown it is great that you are thinking of the money to fund the deals you are going to get started with but understanding what a deal is, I think, should be the starting point.
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13 January 2025 | 27 replies
In Jersey City, it doesn't kick-in until 4-units - so for the smaller multis or single-units it is not a problem.
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6 February 2025 | 2 replies
Hi Carlos, Tucson is a fairly inexpensive place to start house hacking compared to a lot of the west coast.
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6 February 2025 | 4 replies
I started investing here in 2016 so it's been 8-9 years for me.
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30 January 2025 | 19 replies
Also start talking to lenders now to understand their requirements
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30 January 2025 | 5 replies
Would greatly appreciate advise on how to start sourcing the land and/or connect me to land brokers who can help.Thank you in advance!