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1 February 2025 | 15 replies
Especially me as I do construction for a living.
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30 January 2025 | 19 replies
For active investing it is also helpful to have some type of advantage that sets you apart from other investors - that could be construction or rehab skills, market knowledge or anything else that gives you an edge.I was an active investor and didn't really have any of those skills.
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4 February 2025 | 7 replies
I specialize in investment properties, high-end homes, and commercial real estate, and I run Updegraff Group Realty, a full-service brokerage that helps investors not only find and fund deals but also manage construction, optimize returns, and scale their portfolios.Financing Your First Deal Without Using Your Own MoneyIt’s a common question, and the truth is—it’s very doable, but it requires strategy and relationships.
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25 January 2025 | 15 replies
We STILL have not received our construction loan from our bank because of this DELAY in tax filings!
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24 January 2025 | 37 replies
We had a house on the Deschutes River in the subdivision we were doing a spec new construction house in.
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12 January 2025 | 5 replies
Short term it is difficult to make the numbers work, the cost of new construction and the time it takes to zone-plan-build are usually the main reasons why private investors stay clear.
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19 January 2025 | 3 replies
Lots of research first through Zillow , real estate agent, and family members led us to Queen Creek and New home constructions.
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16 January 2025 | 0 replies
Constructed in 1910, this property features a total of 2,793 square feet of living space.
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19 January 2025 | 18 replies
There’s a lot of construction, which could hurt both prices and vacancy rates.
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21 January 2025 | 3 replies
You do not need equity to conduct a value add or get construction financing.