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7 December 2024 | 12 replies
Starting with flips to gain contractor experience is a smart move before diving into development.
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27 December 2024 | 66 replies
There's asymetrical relationship between cash flow and appreciation.If you are smart, just buy duplex and househacking it or buy SF and househack.
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20 December 2024 | 27 replies
The reason to get the permit is it is a smart investment in terms of the value added, appreciation, etc.
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9 December 2024 | 15 replies
From our experience best practice has always been to have exterior cameras as well as smart locks.
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10 December 2024 | 8 replies
As a general rule of thumb it's smart to pay for 10 - 20% of the total costs (purchase price + rehab) out of your pocket and then finance the rest with hard money.
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11 December 2024 | 37 replies
You were smart to do that.
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9 February 2025 | 117 replies
You guys have smart points.
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5 December 2024 | 5 replies
It’s a smart way to leverage your current resources while keeping your financial risk in check.If you ever need advice on financing or want to discuss this strategy further, feel free to reach out.
13 December 2024 | 15 replies
Refinancing into a Commercial LoanRefinancing into a commercial loan to pull equity and move the property into your LLC can be a smart strategy.
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4 December 2024 | 2 replies
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