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31 January 2025 | 3 replies
Did you work with any real estate professionals (agents, lenders, etc.) that you'd recommend to others?
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15 January 2025 | 18 replies
Calculate potential returns on reinvestment in target markets.Define Your Priorities: Is your primary focus maximizing cash flow right now, or do you also value the stability and equity growth of holding onto a property in a strong market like Bend?
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26 January 2025 | 24 replies
Now, when you talk to the tenant today, be straightforward but professional.
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17 January 2025 | 22 replies
Build up your portfolio with a professional landlord and then as your portfolio grows transfer the assets over to a larger PM firm for ongoing accounting and management.
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13 January 2025 | 4 replies
These experiences shape my growth-mindset and value-first orientation, ensuring I bring a unique perspective to every deal.Personal Insight:As a father of six, I understands the importance of balancing family values with sound investment strategies.
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29 January 2025 | 21 replies
From not having an attorney draft the docs, to trying to cheat the system with the deed in lieu to not professionally servicing the loan.
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29 January 2025 | 12 replies
Most professionals will recommend a separate LLC for every $1 million in assets but I don't think that's necessary.
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10 February 2025 | 7 replies
Work with a tax professional (preferably a CPA that does tax planning and not someone at H&R Block or TurboTax) to ensure you qualify.
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27 January 2025 | 0 replies
The other challenge is selling it, there is a smaller buyer pool for hospitality in a small market but that was known going in Did you work with any real estate professionals (agents, lenders, etc.) that you'd recommend to others?
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8 February 2025 | 10 replies
Rather than how a professional would answer.