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7 February 2025 | 54 replies
I was able to work at my counseling practice and my wife was able to stay home with our kids.
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15 January 2025 | 15 replies
I have heard that it is common practice that private money lenders collect a monthly fee thru various methods, I'm trying to determine what those methods are.
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28 January 2025 | 29 replies
Then talk to them, alsoWhat regulations could stop you, too, and do you need to transfer any licensing?
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11 January 2025 | 3 replies
True although the fires this year just adds to the reasons to leave California (excessive taxation and regulation, overbearing political correctness, downtowns littered with feces, etc.).
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20 January 2025 | 14 replies
I also have some investor agents that send me off market deals via email on a weekly basis – which are also good to practice deal analysis.
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18 January 2025 | 6 replies
To get started, connect with a knowledgeable real estate agent and lender, practice analyzing deals, and network through local investor meetups.
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27 January 2025 | 15 replies
A company that specializes might be a good idea, but if that isn't practical because the potential difference in taxes isn't that great it is something you can do on your own.
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14 January 2025 | 2 replies
We share best management practices, systems & tools, and our networks.
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25 January 2025 | 25 replies
I have an STR in New Orleans and we were heavily impacted by regulation.
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29 January 2025 | 68 replies
These people are living comfortable where they are now but not for long with SCI's practices to just make a quick buck.