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5 February 2025 | 11 replies
Shut off the main to the building and check the meter to see if its running , if so you have an underground leak .
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29 January 2025 | 6 replies
Podcasts are also great, bigger pockets podcast is one of the main reasons I'm into real estate.
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4 February 2025 | 7 replies
Here’s a breakdown of the main ways investors fund their first deal while minimizing their own cash outlay:1.Private Money & Hard Money Loans– These lenders focus more on the deal than on your personal finances.
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27 January 2025 | 23 replies
most land has more than 6 months supply which means it's a sellers market. that's the same in our main market in Columbus Ohio and miami florida as well where I relocated to.
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28 January 2025 | 0 replies
The main differences are that you have more control, better tax advantages, and the power of leverage on your side.🌟 Pro Tip: Next time someone questions your real estate investments, ask them if they'd turn down an opportunity to buy shares in a company that:Pays monthly dividendsLets other people pay off their investmentOffers significant tax advantagesCan be improved to increase returnsCan be bought with 80% financingBecause that's exactly what you're doing with real estate!
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28 January 2025 | 14 replies
Our main focus is finding properties with the highest return on investment, particularly through rental income.Additionally, we’d love to connect with local real estate agents or property management companies who can help us learn more about the area and potentially collaborate with us.Thank you so much for your time and insights!
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21 January 2025 | 2 replies
Instead I want to take advantage of the opportunity I have of living rent free to invest my time and money in STR's to hopefully build that portfolio up and eventually make that my main source of income (I understand that will take time).
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2 February 2025 | 13 replies
How does an llc work if I live in Nevada or Texas as my main residence and part time in California?
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16 January 2025 | 1 reply
Our main carrier policy converts to vacant dwelling policy at completion for duration of term and can be renewed on case by case basis if unfinished or unsold.
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29 January 2025 | 10 replies
I put in two layers of rockwool + 5/8" drywall between my basement and main level, and was so glad I did it.