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20 November 2024 | 8 replies
I am Abigail and I am looking to become a creative real estate investor in the Central IL area.
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20 November 2024 | 11 replies
I have a property that I want to move into and purchase but am running into a challenge with the offer being contingent on selling our current property. So I had an idea to get a loan from a Private lender for 400K (...
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21 November 2024 | 14 replies
@DeBret McGee IIYour best bet is to secure a deal with creative financing, seller financing or meter lease options.
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21 November 2024 | 6 replies
There was enough cash flow that I creatively used a 3rd mortgage to help fund the 20% down on the first two loans.
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21 November 2024 | 3 replies
Russ has a lot of creative solutions and uses established case law to work in ways that some of the more "cut & dry" intermediaries do not.
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21 November 2024 | 1 reply
To fund additional investments, consider side income, creative financing or creating a timeline with your co-owner for converting property B into a rental to generate cash flow.
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19 November 2024 | 2 replies
I have a few realtors whom I have relations with however my network does not specialize in creative financing.
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20 November 2024 | 1 reply
What’s been most effective for you, and are there any unique or creative approaches you’ve tried that have worked?
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20 November 2024 | 9 replies
As I complete my current project, I'm already eager to take on the next one and explore creative ways to maximize property potential.
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23 November 2024 | 9 replies
Partner with other investors, consider seller financing or creative financing, and focus on saving and cash flow from your current property.