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31 January 2025 | 7 replies
The same money could buy 1-2 full properties that would rent for more, depending on the market you choose.
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7 February 2025 | 5 replies
If you have a self directed account and invest pre-tax money into illiquid assets like syndication or mortgage notes they will come in at a value of less than the principal.
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7 February 2025 | 1 reply
They’re still trying to do everything alone instead of leveraging other people’s skills, money, or resources.How I Got Unstuck & Scaled My PortfolioIf you’re stuck, the solution is simple:1.
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26 January 2025 | 15 replies
It was an easy way to scale up with no money out of pocket.
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16 January 2025 | 40 replies
The cost has to be supported by the revenue.Now if you plan on building a brand with 5 SFH's as a package, the answers are still the same.
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30 January 2025 | 2 replies
Traditional bank loans can be slow and have strict requirements, while hard money and private lending seem to offer more flexibility.For those who’ve secured funding before, what’s been your experience?
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30 January 2025 | 10 replies
So, that was a waste of time and money, right?
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3 February 2025 | 3 replies
Hard Money How did you add value to the deal?
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3 February 2025 | 2 replies
Its great that you have saved some money and have a desire but investing involves a risk of loss.
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7 January 2025 | 7 replies
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