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31 December 2024 | 3 replies
Best bet is to carefully analyze the zoning maps and regulations or just call the town and ask.
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6 January 2025 | 5 replies
Issues with multiple national carriers leaving the state completely due to state regulations, massive loss ratios, huge increases in replacement cost values/limits due to inflation, etc.
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20 January 2025 | 32 replies
@Bryce Jamison As long as the previous owner keeps up with the maintenance of the home and keeps it in good condition, I tend to favor older homes in established neighborhoods.
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4 January 2025 | 5 replies
There is a lot more state regulations and lending laws change when 5 units or great.
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31 December 2024 | 2 replies
Establish a relationship with an investment-friendly realtor.
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16 January 2025 | 78 replies
I was fortunate enough to live in Detroit for several years, so I was able to establish a network before moving back to California.
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17 January 2025 | 22 replies
It's a lot of work upfront but once the team and systems are established it gets easier and as you get better you can expand to another city.
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23 December 2024 | 10 replies
Eliminate debt, establish a budget, and save.
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15 January 2025 | 29 replies
It's also worth noting that, given my community development background, the intent is to help them refi into traditional financing after they've established a payment history.
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20 January 2025 | 242 replies
You cannot go after them as for a regulation a+ offering is self attestation (meaning you are attesting that you are not putting in more than 10%).