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5 February 2025 | 16 replies
Lending to Entities Only: (Not required but think carefully.)
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4 February 2025 | 1 reply
.⚠️ Financing Challenges: Hard money loans carry high interest rates that nibble into the bottom line.Unrealistic timelines: If you think you're going to be in and out in 60 days, you're sadly mistaken-most flips take longer than expected.Real Talk: Is Fix and Flip Still Worth It?
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25 January 2025 | 17 replies
Easy google search if you want to look it up.I do expect them to take profit on this, otherwise how would they survive, but if you think you'll really get far doing this way that's a different question.
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24 January 2025 | 5 replies
I’ve realized I need additional help—someone local, like an assistant.Here’s my idea: I was thinking of purchasing a small piece of property and putting something modest on it, like a single-wide home or a similar small structure.
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29 January 2025 | 11 replies
If it was your own money I think you have to wait 12 months to refi.Run your numbers and make sure you will CF with a renter first.
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9 February 2025 | 18 replies
Not my idea, this is from RichDad, but really good advice.I would suggest to do that on the side and think about a W2 job.
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2 February 2025 | 13 replies
I don't think you need to open a direct California LLC.
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28 January 2025 | 9 replies
Quote from @Erik Estrada: Quote from @Mario Morales: Quote from @Erik Estrada: Hey Mario, I think you should first establish whether or not this is a non-owner occupied rental property or if this is just a primary residence refinance.
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23 January 2025 | 6 replies
@Jason Proulx I think your missing the entire math of things here.
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31 January 2025 | 9 replies
Well not sure what you're thinking about with automation?