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6 January 2025 | 8 replies
I'd also suggest self-managing your first property to maximize cash flow and learn by doing for any future investments.
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14 January 2025 | 19 replies
My professional background is data science / analytics, which means analyzing cash flows will probably come more naturally than building relationships, which apparently, is how one finds deals worth making.Are there meetups in these areas I should attend (digitally at first, presumably)?
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30 January 2025 | 10 replies
Digging down is a project I am just finishing up.... it is exhausting but potentially worth it.
13 January 2025 | 7 replies
How much cash have you put into the deal so far?
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8 February 2025 | 10 replies
That's not worth your trouble IMHO....is there anything else more serious?
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1 February 2025 | 1 reply
Wise lenders have borrowers sign legal agreements and have them provide collateral that is worth more than the amount of the loan in case the borrower doesn't make the promised payments on the loan.
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20 January 2025 | 15 replies
It just didn't seem like it would be worth my time or money.
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15 January 2025 | 5 replies
Almost an impossible way to “get started” as you’re going to need full purchase price in cash on hand or a HML willing to instantly fund you.
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8 February 2025 | 4 replies
I inherited 5.6% of a commercial property that is worth approximately $27m with $11m remaining on a loan.