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30 January 2025 | 19 replies
💪 Start by networking with local investors and wholesalers to find deals, build relationships with contractors and lenders, and analyze numbers relentlessly so you don’t overpay.Stay focused, take action, and don’t be afraid to learn as you go!Â
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3 February 2025 | 1 reply
The more deals you’re part of, the more you learn about:✅ Structuring deals✅ Managing risk✅ Negotiating with partners✅ Handling financingTaking part of a good deal helps you build real-world experience that will pay off big in the future when you do bigger and better deals.3.
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12 January 2025 | 8 replies
IÂ own a small multifamily commercial in Albuquerque and can confirm the diversity of the economic and cultural factors that you mentioned.Â
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10 January 2025 | 26 replies
There is a barrier to entry, and the city is pro business, but our market had much better metrics.Lower entry points should not factor into getting in a market.
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2 February 2025 | 1 reply
Go to BUILD YOUR TEAM at the top of the screen and look for local investors or meetups in your area.
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24 January 2025 | 7 replies
@Chanel Snerling not sure why you are so focused on building?
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3 February 2025 | 4 replies
I think working with an architect to build something really unique and custom is always the best move if you have the budget for it.
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16 January 2025 | 26 replies
Experienced managers can help evaluate potential investments by providing insights on rental demand, market rents, tenant preferences, and location-specific factors that affect leasing success.For example, rental properties need to be close to conveniences like major roads, shopping, and schools.
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6 January 2025 | 8 replies
It never occurred to me that I’d have to make the drive to this building for 2 months.
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3 February 2025 | 15 replies
While turnkey properties are more commonly used for DSCR loans due to their immediate cash flow, fixer-upper properties can still qualify depending on a few factors.Â