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6 January 2025 | 38 replies
In the case of GEG, we let our members know we did not have a track record with them - they were new to us and just being tested - and therefore it was even more important to perform thorough due diligence since we can't be involved in the transaction.
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12 January 2025 | 12 replies
For STRs, properties near the beach or downtown tend to perform well.Start Small and Smart: If this is your first property, focus on something manageable.
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16 January 2025 | 9 replies
Owners mistakenly ASSUME all PMCs offer the exact SAME SERVICES and PERFORM those services EXACTLY THE SAME WAY, so price is the only differentiator – so, they often select the first PMC they call or that calls them back!
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16 January 2025 | 6 replies
That just puts too much pressure on a property to perform and adds a bit more risk than necessary.
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6 January 2025 | 2 replies
Now I am brand new to real estate so this could be dumb but I'm reading Brandon Turners "Rental Property Investing" book and I was intrigued by chapter 3 where he list out 4 plans to start with when getting into real estate.
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8 January 2025 | 1 reply
Please, those who have already done wholesale, answer whether the chain of actions that WHOLESALER should perform is correct or not, maybe there is no need to do some steps or actions at all, please explain me those who have already done wholesale, thank you very much.
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17 January 2025 | 22 replies
I believe there are a few unconventional approaches that work best for OOS investors looking to perform BRRRR in Mid- to lower income communities. 1.
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31 December 2024 | 32 replies
They are paying for some repairs now after I've had several issues and a brand new tenant moved out, but I'm still paying a mortgage without any rent coming in during those months.
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10 January 2025 | 8 replies
However, there aren't any comps of new construction in the area beyond land sales on brand new neighborhoods, and existing sales of older 4 / 2.5s are in the high 200s.
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1 January 2025 | 0 replies
You don't need to save up $100K or quit your job today in order to become a successful investor. I started 23 years ago and bought my first property with 3.5% down using an FHA loan. I had to borrow the down payment f...