Purchase price: $90,000 Cash invested: $190,000 Found this gem on market and purchased with cash immediately.

Perhaps what is being referred to here is business cards with a high utilization will prevent or limit the possibility of further business cards or limit increasesBusiness credit is useful because it is hidden , and as I have illustrated, it’s simple to get the cash out of the cards at 0%What might be prudent is to use the business cards lightly for the initial 6 months, and then after limits are raised or more cards are granted, then use it heavily......judging  when to pull the pin is down to personal situations Home Depot and Lowe’s accounts make sense for covering refurb costs and again if business accounts do not affect your personal credit even if used to the max

But if you are skilled in rehab and know what you're doing, some of them might be gems in the rough.

The answers to those questions will help you determine how DIY you want to go, and how much you can leave up to chance.I can't post links here, but for more, please google:"Why you need an experienced ADU builder" - case examples where cities asked for tens of thousands of dollars of work, or flat out would not have allowed an ADU project, except for knowing when to push back"ADU sitework & utility costs: 10 hidden costs" - dozens of costs you need to account for on your ADU project that I promise you haven't thought of and no one else will tell you about"How to find ADU builders" - compares DIY route vs. other options, plus more on what to look for in a good contractor

So you created an ad for "123 SW 1 STREET UNIT C", but you have unit C hidden. 

Foreclosure lists I think can be determined at some sites like propstream (I've never used it so I could be wrong).3: networking with lawyers that do probate situation and/or divorce situations and want a quick close4: Owner occupant of a property on Hud Homestore - basically trying to help first time homebuyers buy - less competition5: tax auction and tax auction sites6: Offering on properties that have been sitting on the MLS for LONG periods of time and low balling them.7: Calling owners that have recently had their property pulled from the MLS.8: Wholesalers that are selling to you with an assignment fee.9: Low balling every property you look at on the MLS and seeing what sticks.10: FSBO with strong negotiation skills.11: MLS when you see the property really quick once it comes on MLS and put in a full price offer but it was mispriced low (I got a gem a few years ago that has probably close to doubled in values since 2020 when I bought it).12: MLS offers that you really want to ownI might be missing some others but these are the general classes of people that I have noticed. 

The kitchen is what's sold me in my first house and it'd a great lay out in my current house.My next house I'll be a bit more specific - bigger deeper sinks, pasta faucet even if I only use it once a yesr for a big jug of summer iced tea lol and a dishwasher, walk in pantry are on my check list.I feel other amenities like skylights or big windows, cellars for dry storage would be cool too but I'm not really a big baker or canner lol.Now it's got me thinking - imagine a hidden island?

Estimated Market Value: $290,000 to $330,000One of the most satisfying aspects of this investment is that the duplex is now operating at break-even, and we managed to secure it at a 10% discount below market value, showcasing the value of strong relationships and strategic decision-making in real estate investing.This deal exemplifies the importance of being adaptable to market conditions and leveraging existing networks to uncover hidden gems in the real estate landscape.

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🙌While big brokers play a major role in snagging deals, there are other avenues to explore for off-market gems.