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James NA “ DEALS” that absolutely are not deals for the investor buyer
21 February 2024 | 27 replies
I will pass.( the LARGER the risk/ loan/cash/ time… the LARGER I require in likely return.)b) RENTAL …same INITIAL investment… at the end… property value ( ARV)..MUST be great enough to1) refi… 2) All cash out is back.. 3) Cash flows positive enough to build ( any situation) 6 month cash backup.4) Property MUST have enough equity so that if I needed to sell TODAY… I won’t lose cash.The above requirements “ appear” to be unrealistic ( todays market) … ONLY becausea) non mature / non savvy “ investors are climbing over each other to out bid on over priced “RETAIL” properties being marketed as “ wholesale deals”b) the Gurus and Real Estate Investor Associations are NOT doing their NUMBER ONE JOB… which SHOULD be…To..”
Ell Jay Lindsey How is anyone making $ right now?
18 February 2024 | 54 replies
The only answers here are you need different markets or better deals.That said, if you're executing a true, full BRRRR it's a bit unrealistic to expect to get much cash flow after the fact. 
Kaitlyn Aragon NEWBIE - BRR for my first investment?
18 February 2024 | 47 replies
When you read Dave Green's book from 2018, he's batting around numbers under $100k, which feels pretty unrealistic for something that's not in shambles.
Mike Boss Struggling to find good flips
14 February 2024 | 7 replies
And for a rental I want to hit a minimum 15% net ROI annually. some people think my numbers are unrealistic but I know it’s not impossible.
Ryan Fox insurance requirements for hard money
13 February 2024 | 7 replies
Insurers can also assume unrealistic building costs. 
Beth Johnson A few reminders for DIY private money lenders
12 February 2024 | 2 replies
.🛑 Unrealistic ROIBeware of deals promising excessively high returns without proper collateral or penalties.
In Cho Advice on House Hacking in Chicago for a Veteran
12 February 2024 | 18 replies
Look at the market and see what it is doing. hoping to charge 1500-2000 may be unrealistic or may be spot on.
Shannon D. Question about Collecting Tenant Excessive Damages Repair Cost in Florida
11 February 2024 | 5 replies
So, put some work into it, but don't have unrealistic expectations on the outcome. 
Danny M. Question On Finding A Real Estate Agent
11 February 2024 | 10 replies
Come on man, I'm going to call you out on this UNREALISTIC expectation!
Nakia Addison First time investment stories
8 February 2024 | 11 replies
Unrealistic Low BidsA contractor I worked with bid $15,000 less than the next, so naturally I gave them a shot.