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31 January 2025 | 10 replies
I’m still refining my approach there, but having the right team in place is one of the biggest keys to scaling sustainably.Definitely looking forward to staying in touch and exchanging ideas as we both grow in this space.
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27 January 2025 | 12 replies
Hi Joshua,Welcome to the forums.Wishing you the best as you grow your portfolio.
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27 January 2025 | 35 replies
Also, I am thinking of investing into real estate via a new Self Directed Roth Solo 401K account due to tax free distributions after age 59 1/2 instead of SEP IRA, any thoughts?
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25 January 2025 | 15 replies
For (2), as properties age the rents you command decrease.
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11 February 2025 | 7 replies
It did fantastic and I parlayed the profits into growing the business I have today.But that was 2016.
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23 January 2025 | 2 replies
It’s one thing to learn, but turning knowledge into action—mistakes and all—is what separates those who dream from those who achieve.Let’s keep building and growing!
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10 February 2025 | 10 replies
If you're having to go out and "raise" your entry fee, you might want to think about other investments until your cash grows.
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31 January 2025 | 1 reply
However, some investors don't mind this strategy if they prefer not to put a lot of liquid in up front and plan to refi out within a few years of closing (which seems to be a great option with the talks of the FED reducing interest rates this year).It really comes down to investing in a growing market, in a good neighborhood & building a great team to support you.
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9 February 2025 | 32 replies
Those were part of growing pains for us back in Nov/Dec.
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2 February 2025 | 4 replies
Honestly I have loved it and we are working to continue to growing.