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20 January 2025 | 14 replies
Quote from @Erick Pena: Hi everyone,I’m new to real estate investing and just finished reading Brandon’s book on investing with no money down.
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24 January 2025 | 0 replies
Buy-to-Let StrategyGiven the strong rental market in Germany, the buy-to-let strategy is one of the most effective ways to invest in German real estate.
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21 January 2025 | 4 replies
Conventional loans are typically in your personal name, while investment property loans, like DSCR loans, will need to be in your LLC's name.
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4 January 2025 | 25 replies
But have always invested in real estate.
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16 January 2025 | 11 replies
You’ve gained valuable experience from your first duplex and are now approaching real estate with a strategic mindset
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2 January 2025 | 9 replies
Cash-flow is for "keeping the lights on" as in covering operational expenses to defend against any need for additional capital investment.
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15 January 2025 | 10 replies
I don't believe that any investment is 100% passive.
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16 January 2025 | 5 replies
I would still set aside money for renovations that are need based if you do that and use the rest to invest.
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13 January 2025 | 7 replies
You want an accountant who can help you strategize and who is responsive when you want to know the consequences of the financial decisions you are making throughout the year.Good luck.
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16 January 2025 | 1 reply
I am stating out with wholesaling and once I raise enough funds will be investing in rental properties and flips.