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26 January 2025 | 4 replies
Since this opportunity came up, I've begun to take real estate more seriously as a path to financial freedom.
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27 January 2025 | 3 replies
Additionally, I would suggest you run some financial calculations such as cash on cash return as well as any appreciation from the asset if/when you sell.
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25 January 2025 | 32 replies
Do they have any debtJust because you are a note fund does not mean you do not have debt.
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9 February 2025 | 36 replies
They also ask people to look into their financials and assets at the sales event.
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22 January 2025 | 4 replies
Once again, I had to ask my family for financial support—a daunting task after the first loss.
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3 February 2025 | 1 reply
.⚠️ Beware of these red flags:🚨 Bad partners who don’t communicate or operate ethically🚨 Financial arrangements that don’t make sense🚨 Risk levels that are too high for the returnIf ANY of these ingredients are bad, walk away—even if the deal looks profitable on paper.🚀 Lesson: Part of a good deal is better than 100% of no deal, but 0% of a bad deal is better than any piece of a bad deal.Final ThoughtsToo many investors make the mistake of wanting 100% ownership and control—but they forget that it’s better to own part of a great deal than to own nothing at all.🏡 Real estate is a team sport—and the investors who understand this scale faster, learn more, and build more wealth.Discussion Questions for You:1️⃣ Have you ever walked away from a deal because you wanted 100% ownership?
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24 January 2025 | 42 replies
So, if you put in 20K, you could set the bid up to the amount of the 100K total debt(80K existing + 20K additional) to ensure that the property reverts to you as the lender.
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26 January 2025 | 2 replies
I am obviously conflicted with the moral side of pursuing legal action here, but understand that people can do untruthful things when it comes to financial gains.
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21 January 2025 | 13 replies
Originally from Africa, I’ve embraced new opportunities to build a better future, and real estate is at the core of my financial freedom plan.
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3 January 2025 | 4 replies
I’m happy to be in a forum with fellow investors and people wanting to master real estate. I enjoy hearing about peoples’ personal wins and innovative, creative strategies. I hope to be able to contribute to other p...