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22 January 2025 | 8 replies
I am also a huge fan of real estate and for the past 50 years there's been a way to combine both.By leveraging a Self-Directed IRA, real estate investors enjoy both the traditional advantages of property ownership and the additional tax benefits of retirement accounts, creating a powerful wealth-building strategy.
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14 January 2025 | 3 replies
I'm enjoy the challenges of finding creative solutions through the numbers and negotiating what can work for both the buyer and seller.
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24 January 2025 | 4 replies
Now taht real estate has gone back to the good ole days of not being an appreciation machine and a good investor needs sound fundamentals in managing and overseeing the properties - now you are given the wave of "creative finance" which comes off as its easy to get a home but it will be interesting to see how these people are fairing in a few years of mismanagement of these assets.
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6 February 2025 | 9 replies
As you may have found in your search, there are lenders that will lend up to 80% of the appraised value on investment properties and don't require an appraisal.Let me know if you'd like me to point you in the right direction.
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6 February 2025 | 12 replies
If you need further help, DM me and I’ll point you in the right direction!
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31 January 2025 | 2 replies
.✅ Stronger Tenant Relationships – Being involved directly allows you to build rapport with your tenants, which can lead to better communication and longer leases.Cons of Self-Managing❌ Time-Consuming – Dealing with maintenance requests, late-night emergencies, and tenant disputes can quickly become a second job.❌ Legal Risks – Chicago has strict landlord-tenant laws.
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7 January 2025 | 7 replies
For me as well as the seller.First, you have to define Sub to financing.Do you mean the reckless kind where you overpay for a property, take over the financing and borrow from others to cover closing costs and holding costs when you have no money, no credit, no income, no reserves and can't tell a warranty deed from a deed of trust and you close on the kitchen counteror do you meanbuying below market value, already having a nice income, having reserves, using escrow and title, already understanding the due on sale clause, have done a lot of creative purchases and know when to use and when not to use creative finance and how to recover if something goes amiss?
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29 January 2025 | 24 replies
Sounds interesting.Hi Leah, as you might imagine, most of the benefits focus on individuals and properties directly impacted by the disaster.
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15 January 2025 | 8 replies
Taylor has extensive experience with investment properties and creative financing solutions, and he’s great at finding options tailored to unique situations like yours.If you’d like, I can share his contact info or make an introduction.
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31 January 2025 | 27 replies
Do a small sampling of listings that are your direct competition.