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28 January 2025 | 10 replies
Begin by targeting distressed properties in gentrifying neighborhoods, securing financing through hard money lenders or private investors, and focusing on cost-effective renovations.
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15 January 2025 | 4 replies
I’ve realized I need more passive options, and have moved to a syndication and private lending.
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14 January 2025 | 0 replies
Hey GUYSOver the years, I’ve worked on creating high-converting funnels for marketing agencies, and one thing I’ve noticed is that the core principles of attracting, nurturing, and converting leads are just as relevant for real estate investors.I’ve been diving into strategies that could help investors streamline their deal flow, attract motivated sellers, and build better relationships with private lenders.
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29 January 2025 | 27 replies
Also, I would love to hear from you privately about how things are going for you.
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4 February 2025 | 12 replies
It’s important to ensure you’re comfortable with these risks and consult a financial advisor.If you choose to use a HELOC, consider traditional financing or private loans as alternatives if you prefer not to risk your home.As for your first rental, markets in the Midwest and Southeast offer great opportunities with turnkey properties that are tenant-ready and appreciating.
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19 January 2025 | 5 replies
Looking for help and suggestions- I want to say I have learned my lesson and now know to use a third party to hold funds.This is my first time working with a private lender/family member.
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20 January 2025 | 10 replies
Now we are mostly scaling our business with larger communities but I've used many different creative finance strategies including seller finance, private lending, hard-money, collateral from other properties, and lease-options.
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27 January 2025 | 12 replies
They are also useful for private phone conversations and could be used for storage of valuables as they could be locked.I'd love to be able to broach this idea with other nationalities and cultures but it's really hard if they're not working very long hours and have hours of free time at home.
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27 January 2025 | 7 replies
You could explore a private note sale but without hard collateral it could be difficult and would come with a discounted buy out.
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10 February 2025 | 29 replies
I emailed him once more demanding an update and received no response.On 6/4 Jeff Swiecicki sent out an email to all of his clients stating he was shutting down PM services effective immediately and to give him 90 days for final accounting.On 6/7 a private discord group called “JBS-BS” was opened for anyone who was affected and owed money from Jeff Swiecicki.