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5 February 2025 | 4 replies
This is a great place to learn and to connect with people so take advantage of all the great resources.Welcome aboard and best of luck investing!
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20 January 2025 | 57 replies
Th iincome needs to be reported on credit, has to have been received for 12 months and likely to continue for the next 3 years in order to count as income.
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29 January 2025 | 5 replies
People that have "amazing deals" outnumber "people that actually have money to execute on them" by a ratio of 10:1 or 15:1.
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29 January 2025 | 9 replies
Be prudent and cautious, but take calculated risks.REI meetups are a great place to meet like minded people and connect.
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2 February 2025 | 20 replies
Ton's of people with golden shackles of sub 3% rates, epic net shortage, skilled labor shortage, on and on.
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30 January 2025 | 8 replies
The best way to start is by surrounding yourself with people who are already doing what you’re trying to do.
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30 January 2025 | 47 replies
There are not too many people who can pay 40K cash to buy a house.
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31 January 2025 | 22 replies
The feedback I've received from people is that the legal side tends to be excellent.
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30 January 2025 | 19 replies
Reach out to them/me if you would like to get on the list to meet some people!
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4 February 2025 | 26 replies
I was advised people if you have 25 or $30,000 put it in a deal and learn from there but don't give it to a guru.