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19 January 2025 | 11 replies
Courses and webinars are great if you're getting basic information to help start you off, but you'll never truly retain the information if you don't apply it.
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19 January 2025 | 1 reply
I'm involved in too many things, but that's what happens when you have a family and kids to support.
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27 January 2025 | 2 replies
My point is this, I am actively involved/advising this investor, providing local vendors contacts (handyperson, surveyor, painters, etc) and I "don't wait for them to call me", I call them weekly.
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23 January 2025 | 11 replies
I am also involved in management at one of the largest STR property management firms in Cashiers.
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15 January 2025 | 39 replies
. - Also, Section 8 is NOT what most investors think it is - or else demand would have caused the returns to drop.DM us if you'd like to discuss applying the above to Detroit market:)
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21 January 2025 | 14 replies
More and more (1) and (2) no longer apply.
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24 January 2025 | 18 replies
@Geoff Engel If you don't want to be a landlord but still want to be involved with investing you could be a private money lender for flips or in partnerships and bring the money to the deal.
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16 January 2025 | 4 replies
I personally have no connections with anyone who is involved in this niche and I'm wondering how other people have started their journey.
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17 January 2025 | 3 replies
Encourages Larger Investments: By offering higher returns at higher tiers, you incentivize investors to allocate more capital to your projects.Builds Long-Term Relationships: Investors appreciate being rewarded for deeper commitments, which helps foster trust and repeat business.Scales with Your Business: This structure can align with the complexity or scale of your projects, ensuring that you have the resources you need while staying competitive in the market.Key Benefits to InvestorsSecurity: Deals can be secured by tangible assets, such as a deed of trust or promissory note, providing peace of mind.Flexibility: Payments can be structured to suit the investor’s needs—monthly, quarterly, or upon project completion.Attractive Returns: With returns starting at 15%, investors often see better yields than traditional investment vehicles, like stocks or mutual funds.How We’ve Implemented ThisThis structure works particularly well for our large renovation or development projects where multiple investors may be involved.
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18 January 2025 | 3 replies
Hi guys, I have some questions about putting property into LLCs/protecting assets, any information is greatly appreciated: Question 1: my understanding is that an LLC needs to be actively conducting business in its registered state in order for the LLC protections to apply, otherwise a judge could potentially pierce the corporate veil.