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27 December 2024 | 1 reply
♦How can I apply to speak at BPCON2025?
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31 December 2024 | 4 replies
I can only speak to myself personally but I've continued to invest, knowing properties may not cash flow much but I've invested in value-add so focusing on appreciation.
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28 December 2024 | 6 replies
Dave Stech speaks on a number of RE podcasts, many times on MC Laubscher's Cash Flow Ninja podcast (one recently #848 on September 16, 2024).
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8 January 2025 | 27 replies
When I asked the seller for receipts detailing the work done and requested permission to speak with the mitigation company directly, he refused.
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14 January 2025 | 25 replies
My guess is that if it is a STR, they probably don't want them either and it would be more work for them to take them.Generally speaking, I like to put my own touch on everything.
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25 January 2025 | 155 replies
This my friends on BP is just the reality of Real Estate you have two basic methods One mom and pop keep their day jobs and start buying long term hold rentals as they can afford them and if they like it they keep at it..Two you jump in the game and try to make money transactionally IE RE Broker Flipper Wholesaler MLO leasing agent etc etc.. this also is a long term ramp.. what the Guru programs attract generally speaking is those that get excited think they can somehow buy a program ( any program pick one) and its going to jump start them to this mythical financial freedom everyone talks about..
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2 January 2025 | 18 replies
You will be waiting a long time - that as mentioned was a black swan event just like when they went to like 18%.Historically speaking expect rates to be between 5-8%. my recommendation to anyone buying real estate today is if you buy, expect to hold it for atleast 5 years
31 December 2024 | 10 replies
I’d suggest keeping an eye on the MBS market, as suggested by others, and possibly speaking with a few lenders who specialize in VA loans when the timing is right.
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29 December 2024 | 11 replies
Then speak with property managers and/or Realtors who specialize in STR.I happen to be both in my local market of Tampa, FL.
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31 December 2024 | 97 replies
If there is a title issue or an encroachment then the buyer is entitled to a refund of the EMD.I feel like there is a missing piece of the puzzle.