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25 January 2025 | 9 replies
Now we're seeing major disasters in densely populated areas and insurance companies can't maintain their profit margins.
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7 February 2025 | 14 replies
Get a roll away dumpster too- the amount of packaging waste the setup generates is staggering!
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26 January 2025 | 2 replies
Or we gradually perform high-quality updates for a live-in flip, then roll the equity into a new home.Regarding rental income, we aim to boost income, lower our effective tax rate by generating more low tax-drag income with rental income (since there’s not much we can do to lower out W2 tax bills) and have retirement cash flow.To compare the financial impact over 10-20 years, we want to analyze renting versus flipping.
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16 January 2025 | 1 reply
.🎯 Your 6-Month Timeline:Month 1: Foundation (5-7 hours/week)Morning routine: 1 hour daily market researchEvening routine: Deal analysis practiceWeekend: BP forums & networkingKey Goal: Analyze 10 deals on paperMonth 2: Education (8-10 hours/week)Complete 1 RE courseJoin 2 local REI groupsSchedule lunch breaks with agentsKey Goal: Build your initial power team listMonth 3: Systems (10-12 hours/week)Set up deal tracking systemCreate document templatesEstablish banking relationshipsKey Goal: Ready to make offersMonth 4: Lead Generation (12-15 hours/week)Drive neighborhoods after workWeekend open housesSetup automated MLS alertsKey Goal: Generate first 5 qualified leadsNow, the Owners and Brokers you deal with may not enjoy this, but you can certainly "practice" making offers.
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22 January 2025 | 14 replies
In this market, I would not finance a first time flipper at 75% profit split because the profits and success rate is lower than the last dozen years.
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5 January 2025 | 39 replies
Even getting out with a small profit will add to your return as long as you don't lose it all in taxes.
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4 February 2025 | 0 replies
Was sold above the asking price within days of listing.High ROI: Achieved a 50% return on investment due to low renovation costs and increased sale price.Investor PerspectiveRecognized the potential others overlooked by seeing beyond the property's initial appearance andm aximized profits by investing wisely in visible, impactful areas.
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9 January 2025 | 18 replies
If you are consistent with these action items you will avoid most claims, your business will be more profitable, operate more efficiently and if a claim were to arise you will have all your ducks in a row.
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6 February 2025 | 1 reply
If the land is in a suitable location, this could open up opportunities for developing 2 homes or even selling off one of the lots, which could lead to a good profit.
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30 January 2025 | 12 replies
If the price was right on Turn-key maybe, but probably more of the fixer-upper that can be leveraged later on for additional property or sold for a nice profit.