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10 January 2025 | 6 replies
When I return to the country after my Au Pair contract ends, I hope to live in the property as my primary residence and house-hack as well.I understand that investing remotely makes things more challenging, but I am also ready to be uncomfortable and challenge myself in this journey as I know it is 100% possible.
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8 February 2025 | 106 replies
A cosmetic rehab is still quite a challenge for the first time.
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17 January 2025 | 4 replies
If you’re someone who’s doing something similar or have been in my shoes, I’d love to hear your story and the challenges you overcame.Looking forward to hearing from all of you!
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21 January 2025 | 15 replies
Your case is indeed a challenging one, especially when traditional lenders are hesitant.
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18 January 2025 | 21 replies
I do not recommend someone who has never owned real estate to do a fix and flip as real estate is challenging and cost prohibitive, I recommend if never owning real estate to start with an asset that does not need major repairs.
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21 January 2025 | 6 replies
Sometimes I think, well maybe that newby is an expert at draining swamps....or they have a helicopter to reach the landlocked property and want to practice aerial concrete and building material transport.There was a guy on here the other day, challenging me that he could not possibly go look at all the "deals" he was going to buy in Florida for 10c on the $1.