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6 February 2025 | 58 replies
@Fulati PaerhatiA 1031 exchange is a powerful strategy to defer capital gains taxes and grow your rental portfolio.
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21 January 2025 | 21 replies
We are looking to do long-term rentals for a buy-and-hold strategy, starting to build up our portfolio and gain momentum.
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19 January 2025 | 11 replies
My approach isn’t aiming for an overnight transformation but rather a gradual strategy where I reinvest equity gains and cash flow into scalable opportunities.
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9 January 2025 | 13 replies
@Leslie L Meneus, while the forums can be pretty good, in-person networking and sharing ideas is much more valuable.
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8 February 2025 | 49 replies
—Travis Hey Travis -- I’ve noticed your posts on the forums, and your insights on Twitter have been incredibly valuable.
12 January 2025 | 10 replies
From what I've learned it seems that a HELOC is probably the easiest way to gain funding but at the same time it comes with risks if the flip isn't successful.
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8 January 2025 | 6 replies
@Ketch BaysStarting small in a cash-flowing market is a smart way to gain experience and build confidence without overextending yourself financially.
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9 February 2025 | 173 replies
It takes time and patience, success and sometimes failure, to gain 'experience' at anything you choose to do.
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13 January 2025 | 25 replies
Building a network of agents, contractors, vendors, and tradespeople is something I've spent a lot of time and energy doing, and it is immeasurably valuable in being able to do this.
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30 December 2024 | 4 replies
The real life experience is the best option for learning and gaining the knowledge you need.