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Ariel Betancourt New Student of Real Estate Investment
24 January 2025 | 7 replies
Explore my personal favorites, Set For Life by Scott Trench or The Total Money Makeover by Dave Ramsey, for invaluable financial insights.3.
Clint Miller Where Do You Find the Funds for the Down Payment?
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.
Devin James Key Principles that Guide Me
13 January 2025 | 1 reply
I “luckily” caught the wave of property appreciation between 2020-2022 which set the foundation of my investment journey.- I was scared to drop out of law school In 2021 and go all in on REI, I’m super happy with my decision.Now, whenever I’m scared/nervous, I take that as a sign that I should probably do it, and that it’s room for growth.Yes, sometimes it will be a mistake, but that’s how you learn.4) Value Relationships over everythingGood relationships will bring you more joy and take you farther than being selfish and/or greedy.What principles do you live by?
Diana Teng Should I Buy My First Rental Property Out-of-State If I'm Unable to Scout the Area?
5 February 2025 | 56 replies
i also help with the set up, hosting and finding cleaners  I make it a one stop shop and the process makes it seamless and a sure thing with making money and keeping costs down.  
Sean Mattis Best Text Blasting Service?
13 January 2025 | 5 replies
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Arch Stanton Thoughts on turnkey 5.5% cap with little cashflow with 70% LTV, Little Rock AR
13 January 2025 | 2 replies
The team members I've worked with are super nice, but I have to ask, are there significantly better turn key provider deals to be had with a little more patience/perhaps better expectations set from me?
Daniel Grantz Best markets for cash flow
3 February 2025 | 25 replies
I have a good cash flowing portfolio that has appreciated extremely well In the last 10 years, it’s a small college town off the radar,   and I know it’s a unicorn situation to find deals that are in markets set for great appreciation, and have solid cash flow, but I know there’s more out there! 
Guan Hong Guo Income Criteria for Multiple Occupants
15 January 2025 | 10 replies
For this reason, I teach people to set policies for renting to unrelated individuals.
David Denney Need advice. 3 way LLC / partnership set up
27 December 2024 | 2 replies

Need some advice on the best way to structure this deal that's fair and beneficial for a 3 person LLC/partnership agreement.  My father and I have formed an LLC with another friend to start buying some rentals. We fou...

Anthony Klemm early stage strategy comparisons
10 February 2025 | 16 replies
Investors should fully understand that Section 8 is not a cure-all for Class C & D tenant challenges, it's just trading one set of problems for another.We see too many investors not doing enough research to fully understand all this and making naïve investing decisions.