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11 January 2025 | 67 replies
I’m in a very similar boat as you.
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11 December 2024 | 14 replies
Could you explain how the 150k could give me 500k buying power??
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13 December 2024 | 2 replies
But once established, it becomes a powerful tool for scaling your real estate investments while safeguarding personal finances.
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18 December 2024 | 23 replies
I learned about the power of leverage with real estate investments and now make 16k/month net after all expenses off rentals by doing a cash out refi on my primary residence to get me in the game.
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11 December 2024 | 12 replies
I'm in the same boat, wait and see.
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17 December 2024 | 17 replies
These softwares have a lot of functionality, but honestly there is a steep learning curve and the functionality is probably overkill for most rehabbers.FlipperForce - Web-based House Flipping Software built specifically for flipping & rehabbing houses w/ Estimating, Gantt Scheduling, Task Management & Budget ManagementGeneric Project Management SoftwaresThere are nearly an infinite amount of potential generic Project Management softwares available that provide powerful functionality for managing project schedules, tasks & documents.
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12 December 2024 | 2 replies
Here are the playersMe - OwnerOG Developer - Original Developer that improved property before I purchasedNew Developer - New Developer currently building a new subdivisionWater District - Own the vacant land that my sewer line runs acrossCity - Well, The cityTimeline:2007 - OG developer purchases large 1 acre lot with an existing house with the intent to subdivide and create a small PUD.2008 - Improvements are made (new street, sewerlines, storm, power, water) are brought into the subdivision.
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31 December 2024 | 66 replies
It still leaves me enough power that if in 2 weeks they still haven't started I don't lose it all.
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17 December 2024 | 13 replies
So the HOA is at fault there. the way these get over turned is through litigation not the country supervisors cancelling the sale they have no power to do that only a Judge does.
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11 December 2024 | 6 replies
And don't underestimate the power of a strong first impression – a well-maintained exterior with a fresh paint job is key.Just remember, even with the best upgrades, color choices matter.