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30 January 2025 | 6 replies
Highly recommend you DM @Samuel Eddinger and buy him lunch to pick his brain!
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23 January 2025 | 2 replies
Would definitely recommend finding a partner who can help walk you through this if you decide to move ahead.
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29 January 2025 | 10 replies
They should know more than the people at a big box store and be able to recommend a good one.
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29 January 2025 | 47 replies
My recommendation is get a self directed IRA and have the real estate be owned by your IRAYeah, I have heard a lot about the self directed IRA.
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21 January 2025 | 6 replies
Based on the info in your post, my recommendation would be to turn these assets into well oiled machines and max out their NOI.
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22 January 2025 | 2 replies
VA Loan Did you work with any real estate professionals (agents, lenders, etc.) that you'd recommend to others?
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29 January 2025 | 2 replies
Hi Kwanza,Bay Tek (650-204-1512) would be a great starting point, but I’d also recommend reaching out to Adler Builders (650-398-9030) and Mission Home Remodeling (415-855-7269) for comparable bids.In San Francisco, you’ll need a licensed General Contractor (GC) to pull the necessary permits.
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28 January 2025 | 0 replies
Did you work with any real estate professionals (agents, lenders, etc.) that you'd recommend to others?
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28 January 2025 | 7 replies
If not, I do not recommend sheriff sales as a first attempt.
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3 February 2025 | 37 replies
Do you have a list of recommended lenders?