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14 January 2025 | 39 replies
Sincerely, Mark Updegraff Hi @Mark Updegraff- I'd love to learn more about your experience in Raisemasters to date and some challenges you've faced.
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6 January 2025 | 4 replies
What are your current goals or challenges in real estate?
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16 January 2025 | 10 replies
Get a small MF you can house hack and start that way.I'm not an expert on the auction scene, but, from what I have read, that is a challenging first step into investing.
13 January 2025 | 7 replies
If you sell, you’ll likely face a significantly higher rate on any future purchase, which could make finding a cash-flowing property challenging.
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4 January 2025 | 16 replies
Your approach here has definitely given me a lot to think about in terms of spotting hidden value.Curious, with the deferred maintenance challenges you faced, was there anything unexpected that came up during the rehab that you’d approach differently next time?
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3 February 2025 | 56 replies
We are seeking joint venture opportunities with experienced developers who can see the value in this project and help us navigate these challenging times.As partners based in NYC, this venture was beyond our usual real estate development experience.
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21 January 2025 | 20 replies
They barely lasted in California (they are based on London).The challenge is (1) you are assuming all listings have open houses and (2) there are a lot of moving parts that can happen behind the scenes.