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31 January 2025 | 24 replies
(For a lot of gurus, the education is just a top of funnel entry point for them to then have you find deals for them, invest in their deals, etc)If they are active in real estate themselves, I would ask how much they are making from their RE versus their courses?
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8 February 2025 | 4 replies
BP is a great place to learn and connect with fellow investors.What strategies are you currently using to find deals?
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4 February 2025 | 0 replies
But in reality, holding on too tightly limits growth, causes burnout, and actually costs you money.Why Letting Go Helps Your Bottom Line✅ Frees Up Your Time – Instead of handling every single tenant issue, you can focus on strategy, acquisitions, and big-picture decisions.✅ Allows Specialists to Do Their Jobs – A leasing agent will lease faster than an investor juggling 10 different tasks.
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26 January 2025 | 0 replies
Hello all,My name is Slavik and I'm a new out-of-state investor looking to invest in Jacksonville, FL.Currently focusing on single-family houses, without a specific strategy in mind.
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23 January 2025 | 7 replies
Focus on one strategy, practice analyzing deals, and take consistent small steps like attending events and building relationships.
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14 January 2025 | 7 replies
Since this is the tenant's money, I want the bank calculating and holding everything versus storing balances in my spreadsheet.
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28 January 2025 | 6 replies
You should jump into the weeds as long as you have a few exit strategies, know the market, have a stable 9-5, and emergency savings.
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5 February 2025 | 13 replies
so, you're maxing out debt service which makes it tougher to cash flow.with that said, no matter the purchase strategy, you should always make sure you're using actual numbers, and not random assumptions.for example - some people will throw out '10% for capex.'
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5 February 2025 | 3 replies
I specialize in STR & Co-living strategies.
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7 February 2025 | 3 replies
Another strategy you can look into is building out an "in-law suite" or ADU.