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5 February 2025 | 5 replies
Compare this to other hard money lenders to ensure you’re getting a competitive deal.Reputation: Before working with any lender, it’s crucial to check reviews, reach out to other investors who’ve used them, and potentially even meet with them in person.Experience with BRRRR: If possible, find out if they have experience funding BRRRR projects specifically.
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12 February 2025 | 15 replies
@Christian Artuso - check out the straight up Chicago investor page for events in Chicago.
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24 January 2025 | 12 replies
@Angel Perez You should also check out smaller local banks and ask to speak to the commercial lending department.
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11 February 2025 | 9 replies
Once Apartments.com is going the money comes without much thought. i check on the first to see that the transaction has initiated then again on the eighth to see that the money deposited.
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30 January 2025 | 4 replies
You should check with your 1031 provider quickly.
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24 January 2025 | 9 replies
All brokers, realtors, wholesalers, etc... you need to check this list before you call anyone!!!!
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31 January 2025 | 8 replies
MAREI's still here, we meet at the Double Tree on the 2nd Tuesday of the month from 6 to 9 and we have a meeting after the meeting.1st Meeting is FREE.We have generally 100 in attendance.Come out and check it out, join our community -Next meeting is February 11th, 2025
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2 January 2025 | 18 replies
One thing I would add here is to check prior landlord references, not just from their current one.
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29 January 2025 | 2 replies
So, check with your Realtor about whether this is required.2.
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27 January 2025 | 12 replies
Bonus points if they’re used to working with investors or can help keep costs in check while maintaining quality.Cheers,Kevin I would say this about BRRRRR, especially as a newer investor.