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5 February 2025 | 205 replies
Rong, how has your experience been?
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1 February 2025 | 9 replies
I would like to get your recent experiences with rent to retirement - positives and negatives.
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5 February 2025 | 14 replies
Again, I speak from experience.Thank you for your responses and experience.
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2 February 2025 | 9 replies
@Duarte MarquesPossibly but highly not recommendedFor those with no real estate experience or experience in taking on debt, it’s not easyTo do it also with little to no down payment or reserves in most occasions will end in disasterReminds me of when in high school a friend used to let his dog drive his car.
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8 February 2025 | 3 replies
I have experience with Quickbooks Online, and looking to learn to use Appfolio as I have heard that is a common software tool used for managing the books for REI.
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12 February 2025 | 9 replies
The information shared is based on my experience and industry knowledge and should not be considered legal, financial, or insurance advice.
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30 January 2025 | 14 replies
@Gil CanfuBased on my experience working with over 400 investors, investing in a single-family home in Dallas with a $300K budget is a smart move due to the area's strong rental demand and appreciation potential.
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12 February 2025 | 16 replies
Even when the market is down, gradually adjust rents so tenants don’t experience a huge price shock later.
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27 January 2025 | 29 replies
In my experience, there are a range of starting-off experiences, but one's experience is not always indicative of someone's desire/drive/commitment to pursue and thrive in real estate.
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3 February 2025 | 4 replies
http://www.mccompanies.com/Anyone have any experience with this syndication company?