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7 February 2025 | 1 reply
→ Hire a property manager or use automation to free up time.Discussion: What’s Keeping You Stuck?
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23 January 2025 | 8 replies
Be sure to check out the free tools BP provides to help analyze deals you may have and also market insights.
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7 February 2025 | 0 replies
But then, something incredible happened—his business started thriving.With fewer daily distractions, Michael had time to find new investment deals, build relationships with private lenders, and even take a vacation.His portfolio doubled in size within two years.And for the first time in a decade, he wasn’t stressed.The Lesson: Let Go to GrowMichael realized the secret of successful investors: You don’t build wealth by working harder—you build wealth by working smarter.By letting go, he gained more than just free time—he gained a scalable, sustainable business that could grow without burning him out.Are You Like Michael?
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22 January 2025 | 6 replies
Quote from @Antoine Black: I have a house that free and clear and I'm trying to tap in the equity can any one help Hey Antoine, As Mike stated, your best bet is a local credit union.
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27 January 2025 | 1 reply
Feel free to message me separately if you'd like.
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6 February 2025 | 18 replies
My wife makes fresh sugar free strawberry and strawberry/raspberry jams each year so we put one of those in there.
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22 January 2025 | 2 replies
If your time is worth $500 an hour I would spend the 5k on 10 hours of searching for a free mentor.
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12 February 2025 | 4 replies
Especially if once you move out, you won't have any contigency or free cash flow for repairs or vacancy.
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11 February 2025 | 4 replies
I use the TX bookkeeper @Chris Seveney is referring to for my main entity, but I use WaveApps for all my other entities, and they have a free plan, and also a wizard that can help you set up your chart of accounts.
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10 February 2025 | 9 replies
You basically have to find a team or make one and even then, it is very hard and most of the time, you work for free for them or it's hard to find people to make a team.