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29 January 2025 | 2 replies
Most hard money Lenders can't give you final approval without the property because they do an analysis to determine what their risk is.
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16 January 2025 | 6 replies
Normally “Developing” gets a higher returnthan Buy/Hold due to the Occupancy risk.
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20 January 2025 | 3 replies
And @Natalie Bender is right about spreading your risk by going into multiple DSTs.
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3 February 2025 | 31 replies
I think you have to find what your strengths are and what your risk tolerance is in different areas of RE and look at your entire financial picture.
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3 February 2025 | 15 replies
The risk is far lower, with a better ROI.OR you can consider learning about government contracts and performing lease matching.
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30 January 2025 | 10 replies
All you can do then is just assume it is abandoned, take the risk, and take DIY possession like your Dad did.
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2 February 2025 | 17 replies
My philosophy is to take the minimum risk needed to achieve my lifestyle goals.
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16 January 2025 | 1 reply
The structure is mainly appreciation-based, which minimizes tenant and maintenance risk.
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22 January 2025 | 13 replies
Quote from @Marco Bario: @Kris Kempe - You should consider the risks for you and the seller when wholesaling a subject to deal.
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26 January 2025 | 24 replies
From my experience, section 8 tenants will go above and beyond to maintain their section 8 support if it becomes at risk.