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27 August 2021 | 5 replies
Hello, Are there builders in Tampa building for 120-150 square feet or is that an unrealistic expectation?
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25 August 2023 | 122 replies
I really, really hope these cautionary tales help temper unrealistic expectations about this business.
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8 May 2016 | 10 replies
Geez, unrealistic sellers.
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5 June 2019 | 7 replies
There are some good turnkey companies out there, but in today's markets it is unrealistic to buy turnkey "w/ great numbers."
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9 October 2014 | 4 replies
I appreciate the success that Grant has had, and he is "vapors" smart...it is just seems unrealistic to say I can apply his business model in the Midwest.
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22 April 2012 | 15 replies
Not everything can be done in court and those that seem to think they need statutes or case law is really asking for an unrealistic approach to "prove" what someone might be saying based on years of problem solving experience and having been there and done that.
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23 June 2023 | 22 replies
Hi EmmanuelI am an Aussie investor focusing on Michigan and Florida currently, and have found there is no really easy way to access lenders in the US apart from hard money which is quite expensive and unrealistic for long term.
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1 April 2018 | 10 replies
@Jan Halasz It has been my experience that anytime you have any rezoning or government agency to deal with, it does not move quickly or smoothly. 90 days seems very unrealistic as a timeline to be able to refinance the property if you have red tape to deal with.I would also caution you that the more people involved in a deal, the more complicated the decision making process.
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12 September 2013 | 12 replies
Also you will develop a rep for taking overpriced listings with unrealistic sellers and the other brokers and agents will not want to do business with you or look at your listings as there is no chance to get a deal done for their buyers.
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9 November 2013 | 29 replies
Many sellers have unrealistic views on the value of their one and only one item they're selling.