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9 January 2025 | 116 replies
I did have a good job, but more importantly my parents knew I had the skills to make the deal happen.
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24 December 2024 | 9 replies
@Keith RichardsonIt depends on your risk tolerance and ability to stay organized.
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22 December 2024 | 1 reply
To find someone, I’d start by reaching out to local rehab centers or recovery organizations as they often know operators who are looking for housing.
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27 December 2024 | 20 replies
Oh also number one skill to develop regardless of the route you take is being able to identify and get in contact with motivated sellers.
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24 December 2024 | 8 replies
Where to find/hire a full time, skilled and licensed handyman4.
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9 January 2025 | 20 replies
I go to a shop and pay them, because I don't trust my mechanical skills, even with something as basic as an oil change.Any tax preparer anywhere, including franchises like H&R Block, should be able to prepare your taxes correctly.
21 December 2024 | 6 replies
There is a organization called Mirror Indy who, IMO, has written a couple of great articles about the IHA challenges.
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31 December 2024 | 66 replies
They instead lack the skill to do a proper bid.
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31 December 2024 | 418 replies
I think the only intelligent alternative to the above is if they organize together, get attorney, and take legal actions to press that they are now majority share holders and execute a take-over.
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28 December 2024 | 24 replies
Even if you are not cash flowing on day one, that's okay (in my opinion), you're not paying the full mortgage on your own, which in of itself is a huge win and you learn other tangible real estate investing skills along the way by simply owning.