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27 November 2024 | 16 replies
MTR arbitrage may allow an owner less hassle and equal profit from their unit compared to the other available alternative of LTR.3.
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26 November 2024 | 9 replies
I understand the challenges and competition in this field and am willing to put in the time and effort to learn and grow.If you have any advice on how someone in my position could gain practical experience or alternative ways to get started in real estate without significant initial capital, I’d be eager to hear your thoughts.Thank you for your time!
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14 December 2024 | 101 replies
That made me loose faith in any alternative education programs.
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23 November 2024 | 3 replies
Back in 2021 when the market was on fire, sellers would be wary of financed offers because there were so many alternatives.
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3 December 2024 | 19 replies
Another alternative is to have a negative cash flow by putting down less.
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25 November 2024 | 4 replies
Relationship-Based LendingBanks: Normal transactions are always cold-blooded and policy-oriented.Private Money Lenders: Most often work with borrowers to create solutions and value relationships over strict rules.The Bottom LineThe power of private money lending, I think, is a pretty effective alternative for borrowers who need speed, flexibility, and customized solutions—especially in industries like real estate investing.
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26 November 2024 | 17 replies
Alternatively have parent LLC that is registered in CA, but now you expose each LLC to the other.
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27 November 2024 | 13 replies
They are going to be the cheaper alternative for SFR, so in theory you should get some decent appreciation gain and good tenant pool.3.
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28 November 2024 | 14 replies
Alternatively, partnering with a reliable GC can help you scale without adding extra responsibilities.
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10 December 2024 | 104 replies
And what's an alternative way similar to Jerry's program?