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31 January 2025 | 170 replies
I don't know if they will ever start construction and if they do how long will my money be locked with them.At this point, I would recommend to stay away from them until they can show some results with new constructions.In the meantime, I had invested in another syndication in the same time frame in the same Texas market.
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10 January 2025 | 6 replies
Since you're already in Tampa, staying local for your first few deals can help you stay hands-on and learn faster.
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16 January 2025 | 3 replies
Attend events regularly, stay engaged in conversations, and keep learning through books and podcasts.
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23 January 2025 | 56 replies
I tried to stay out of the way, but I had to stop several things from being done wrong—spaces between kitchen cabinets that were too small by at least an inch for the appliances to fit, a walk-in pantry being built that was too narrow for anyone but a child to get into.
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22 January 2025 | 56 replies
He prefers to stay in his comfort zone rather than risk feeling inadequate or rejected in a relationship that would challenge him to grow.By creating a narrative that vilifies attractive women, Jake shields himself from the discomfort of confronting his insecurities.This is very similar to how people feel about building a business, investing in real estate, starting a new hobby, or creating new relationships.
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9 January 2025 | 1 reply
If you are going to get your license in Virginia I would plan to stay there for a decent bit(5+ years).
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23 January 2025 | 26 replies
I would either stay in the stock market or diversify and invest in a fund/syndication/reit.
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21 January 2025 | 59 replies
Staying with that example, I understand the operational costs and all that fun stuff.
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9 January 2025 | 35 replies
You can then "gift" them the alcohol for staying with you.
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10 January 2025 | 8 replies
This setup ensures every project stays on schedule and within budget, which is huge in a market where timing is everything.3.