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27 January 2025 | 11 replies
You can tell how invested he is in others by how much time he spends making free content and answering questions in his group.
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4 January 2025 | 20 replies
@Jesse Streng Great that you want to invest in the Detroit area but I encourage you to come to the city and spend a weekend here to get a feel for the market.
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21 January 2025 | 15 replies
Spend a little more money than you might have been planning to, buy in a better area (i.e. not a “turn key” 100k house off the mls), and self manage.
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12 January 2025 | 1 reply
it will be a corporate/wellness retreat/short term rental destinationI need land that is close to the Action, but not too close, and preferably comes with two single family doors already built, so I can take advantage of Fannie Mae owner occupied loan and develop the rest of the land on my own and with private funding.Is Columbus a good market for this strategy?
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26 January 2025 | 15 replies
Here are a few strategies to consider for funding a down payment:Partnering: Like Gregory mentioned, finding a partner who can contribute to the down payment in exchange for equity or a profit share is a solid option.HELOC or Cash-Out Refi: If you have equity in your home or another property, a home equity line of credit (HELOC) or cash-out refinance can provide the funds you need.Private Money: Reach out to friends, family, or private investors who may be interested in lending you the down payment with a promissory note.Seller Second: In some cases, the seller might agree to finance a portion of the down payment as a second mortgage.Live Frugally and Save: It takes time, but reducing expenses and setting aside funds from your income is a tried-and-true method.The right approach depends on your situation and deal structure, but a mix of creativity and resourcefulness can go a long way.
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10 January 2025 | 9 replies
The two most common exemptions are the exemption for intrastate offerings and the exemption for private placements.
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13 January 2025 | 3 replies
I am wanting to be able to stop working full time sooner than later as I would like to be able to spend more time with my family and enjoy life.
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11 January 2025 | 10 replies
@Katie Southard This is the floor plan. there is another but that does not have a separate car garage and has private entrance only from the side.
12 January 2025 | 10 replies
Should you decide to do this full time and do more than 1 flip at a time, private lending and fix&flip loans will be the way to go.
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29 December 2024 | 7 replies
One thing that happened back then its the rise of all this private money..