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Don Konipol Why Most Real Estate Investors Can’t Scale Their Investments or Their Business.
4 January 2025 | 14 replies
But the answer for everyone may differ.Here are the personal attributes I see in those able to achieve a higher than market ROI, enough higher to be able to “scale”.1- Knowledge of real estate principles, real estate law and real estate finance2- Minimum 3 -5 years full time, or near full time experience directly related to real estate investing3- Ability to utilize technology for increased efficiency, capacity, and accuracy4- Excellent hired legal counsel and excellent hired marketing help5- Established method(s) of obtaining consistently high QUALITY deal flow6- Ability to manage and choose people who are NOT employees: Attorneys, Appraisers, Mortgage Brokers, Real Estate Brokers, Title Companies, Surveyors, Marketing Specialists, Accountants, Contractors, Consultants, Property Managers7- A VERIFIABLE track record of success8- Ability to identify, analyze, and negotiate a deal that can be “worked” for “enhanced” ROI9- Some type of competitive advantage; for example for me it’s my ability to analyze and identify mortgage loans that are actually less risky than all other lenders believe (on the investing in debt side), and on the real property side it’s my ability to analyze”pull the trigger” with LESS information than other investors need,  combined with the ability to pay cash, or raise significant capital almost instantly as well as being able to obtain loans at the lowest prime customer bank rate with no recourse or personal liability.  
Puneet Mahi Texas or Florida?
2 January 2025 | 10 replies
I get it, but customers never seem to understand.   
Kylie A. Best Business Bank Account For Real Estate Investor
28 December 2024 | 13 replies
Both cater to businesses with high transaction volumes and often customize services for clients who need frequent wires and robust credit options.Ultimately, your choice might depend on the frequency of foreign wires versus domestic ones and how much value you place on credit card perks.
Phillip Austin Should I fire one of my owners?
3 January 2025 | 8 replies
Making such a hasty decision on two weeks worth of knowing these people as your customers seems like a rash decision to me, but I don't know exactly what's going on, and sometimes personalities just do not mix well together.
Dayana Castellon AI Innovation and useful
29 December 2024 | 7 replies
I recently used it to generate custom images for my STR coaching Powerpoint material. 
Richard J. Kalnitz Not really a new member but still a rookie having good luck with cheep old houses
28 December 2024 | 2 replies
I was an electrician for over 20 years with my last electrical job being shop foreman for a custom electrical control panel shop and UL 508 specialist.
Kathy Tran Home owners insurance for Owner occupied Duplex
28 December 2024 | 3 replies
It’s a good idea to speak directly with an insurance agent who understands multi-unit properties to customize coverage for your specific situation.
Francis Van Steen Anyone have experience working with Praxis Capitol
31 December 2024 | 14 replies
Bob is very good on the customer support and that being said... they are the only company other than myself that I have invested with  basically EVER... as I do my own deals.But I had money stacking up in my SDRA and of course I can't self deal.. so I chose one of his new investments which is more akin to what I like.. quicker turn and high IRR...
Joseph Kirk Advice on entering the fix & flip industry
5 January 2025 | 17 replies
I’d suggest starting there, or if you’re comfortable with Excel or Google Sheets, customizing a simple flip analysis template yourself.Final Thought:Since this is your first flip, starting with a modest project can help you learn the ropes without risking too much capital.
Carlos Brito Need help on finding a commercial Insurance
27 December 2024 | 3 replies
Our actual carriers used to be Secura, but they seem to be getting out of a lot of insurance lines or pricing so high as to have customers drop off, and we just moved policies in Nov. to Hanover Insurance.