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3 February 2025 | 8 replies
Your team can stay local.
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31 January 2025 | 5 replies
If the best you qualify for is alternative financing when the purchasing loan matures you will likely be treading water barely able to stay a float.
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20 January 2025 | 12 replies
Start small, be patient, and stay connected with local meetups and online investor communities for support.
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6 February 2025 | 10 replies
And don’t overthink—your first deal doesn’t have to be perfect; it just has to get you in the game.You’ve already taken a big step by asking for guidance, so keep that curiosity alive and stay consistent —let’s crush it!
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27 January 2025 | 5 replies
All of your profit stayed inside the SDIRA and remained tax deferred there.
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29 January 2025 | 3 replies
With interest rates holding steady (so far) and US Treasury yields hovering in the 4-5% range, many investors are weighing the pros and cons of staying in bonds versus seeking opportunities in real estate.
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31 January 2025 | 7 replies
Being nearby allows you to stay hands-on—you can see, touch, and fully immerse yourself in the process.There’s a lot to learn, not just about managing rentals but also about overseeing property management companies.Handling tenants and maintenance can feel overwhelming at times, but starting with a property close to home gives you the opportunity to gain valuable experience.
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31 January 2025 | 27 replies
To get those hours, maybe turn one or two into medium term rentals (you want the average stays to be over 7 days so they don't fall into STR status) which would give her more to do, particularly in the first year of furnishing them and getting everything set up.Alternatively, she maybe she could manage the properties but also get her RE license and try to sell a house or two a year - go to lots of open houses or run them for other agents?
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15 January 2025 | 12 replies
We were surprised that Kiavi never thought to call the vendor of their software, or a database technician, to fix this.We provided the requested copy of our LLC articles of organization.
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2 January 2025 | 13 replies
@Marc Shin ask every guest that stays with you for a 5 star review after their stay.