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23 December 2024 | 0 replies
The goal is to achieve and maintain financial freedom.
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5 January 2025 | 18 replies
appreciation will put more dollars in your pocket over the long run"100%, this is why I focus on appreciationMy first deal taught me the power of sweat equity and appreciation.
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29 December 2024 | 253 replies
And now you're still young enough to really enjoy that kind of freedom.
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11 January 2025 | 12 replies
Networking is another powerful tool—engage with local real estate groups and seek mentorship to accelerate your learning and build connections that will support your growth.
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30 January 2025 | 62 replies
We know from last time this administration was in power that they actually do what they promise and campaign they will do.
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4 January 2025 | 16 replies
It’s a reminder that no matter how thorough the inspection, surprises are inevitable.Seller financing is a great focus too—definitely seems like a powerful tool to make deals more manageable, especially on the cash flow side.
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8 February 2025 | 80 replies
The POWER of Real Estate Investing is: - Securing an asset via only having to give a capital investment of a fraction of it's price. - Having other persons pay for that other purchase capitol that you did not spend. - Getting to keep all the rewards of appreciation over time be it in rents and/or market value.
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27 December 2024 | 8 replies
More freedom to tailor your investment to the guests' needs.More privacy for the guestsSecurity and keys can automatedMore rooms for more quality pictures!
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26 December 2024 | 6 replies
DealMachine is a powerful tool for real estate investors, especially for finding off-market deals through driving for dollars.
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30 December 2024 | 5 replies
I would say for most people, the 1st position heloc is no a good bet, especially if you have a 1st mortgage rate of less than 5%.Using this strategy with a 2nd position heloc can be just as powerful, so you can have your cake and eat it too!