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10 February 2025 | 31 replies
Zillow lost so much money that they decided to exit the flipping business, while most of the OpenDoor properties we see in Las Vegas are sold at a loss.In my experience, software can only go so far when humans are involved.
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13 February 2025 | 22 replies
It closely aligns with the principles of the BRRRR method.Low Risk of Natural DisastersNatural disasters can wreak havoc on your property and the surrounding community, causing job losses and the closure of businesses, which often forces residents to relocate.
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7 February 2025 | 13 replies
If a HELOC isn’t an option, alternatives like a home equity loan, business line of credit, or a DSCR loan could work depending on your situation.
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7 February 2025 | 6 replies
If you do that once it's a problem but six times and perhaps more you probably shouldn't be in this business.
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5 February 2025 | 5 replies
My business partner Chris and Myself make the trip each month to connect.
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30 January 2025 | 4 replies
We're also seeking to buy a local (Raleigh / Durham) property management company to expand that business more rapidly.
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31 January 2025 | 4 replies
It's not good to burn bridges in this business, and we agents do a lot of free work that we never get paid for.
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30 January 2025 | 4 replies
:) There's so many Gurus pitching this and that without mentioning the risks to them and to the buyers.So glad to hear re your business model being fair to the buyer.
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23 January 2025 | 2 replies
The other is a smaller operation which does a lot of business in the specific neighborhood the house is in.
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9 February 2025 | 3 replies
I am a general business major and also currently working on obtaining my real estate license to become an agent.