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16 January 2025 | 23 replies
I was trying to get started, had all the information but needed to pull the trigger to get in the game.
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6 January 2025 | 4 replies
I would get back to local real estate investor meetups so you can connect with locals to the area and kind of get back in the game slowly that way.
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7 February 2025 | 21 replies
Switching from Appfolio to RentVine with 1100 SF doors was a game-changer for us, and our only regret is not making the transition sooner.
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6 January 2025 | 2 replies
Keeping everyone aligned—lenders, inspectors, attorneys—prevents bottlenecks that could derail the timeline.Lastly, tackling big tasks early (like ordering inspections or raising equity) is a game-changer.
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10 January 2025 | 8 replies
Plot 1: 2024 market value of $6,900. 45x120Plot 2: 2024 market value of $3,800. 100x94I'm still pretty new to the game, so I have no experience with land deals, ground up construction, zoning, things of that nature, and am wondering what the best play is.Sell one to help with acquisition costs and build an ADU on the other?
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12 January 2025 | 8 replies
Ramsey, your game plan seems like a great idea.
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1 February 2025 | 51 replies
That's why I'm asking for more opinions from people who have been in the game longer.
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3 January 2025 | 2 replies
2024 will go down as, "The Year of Taking Action".Getting back in the game came with some challenges.
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19 January 2025 | 55 replies
@Edward Toomey V I feel like this is a frustration for us all in the property management game.
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15 January 2025 | 10 replies
My girlfiend and I are looking in La Grange and Brookfield which is not quite as fast west as you, but my aunt lives in Wheaton so I am quite familiar with your area.What's your game plan over the next two years?