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14 January 2025 | 1 reply
Residential conversions are costly, so working with an experienced architect and contractor specializing in adaptive reuse is critical.
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7 February 2025 | 16 replies
I partner with a rockstar contractor and a top level investor friendly agent and if we buy right and nail our numbers, there is plenty to split at the end.
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21 January 2025 | 13 replies
Also, make sure to connect with local contractors to get estimates on your prospect properties.
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15 January 2025 | 4 replies
However I have a contractor who I’m considering partnering with who wants to buy and flip homes in Baltimore.
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22 January 2025 | 9 replies
The deeper your market knowledge, the stronger your relationships with agents, contractors, and lenders, and the better your deals will get over time.
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30 December 2024 | 4 replies
I would look at this venture as some type of vocation (I.e. plumbing, electrician, framer).
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14 January 2025 | 2 replies
I didn't know at the time of purchase, but it can be a deal breaker (from what I've been told by several contractors) on putting up recessed lighting.
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15 January 2025 | 27 replies
I have access to contractors, lenders, and have a very strong balance sheet, so just need to find the right deal and get access to comps.
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4 February 2025 | 10 replies
To invest out of state successfully, focus on building a strong local team (agent, PM, contractors), automating deal analysis, and using contingencies to protect yourself.
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20 January 2025 | 6 replies
Who are their architects, engineers, and contractors.