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7 October 2024 | 190 replies
I studied the topic a lot, then formed a plan that balanced my risk tolerance with my goals, and then executed the plan.
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30 September 2024 | 1 reply
The best thing to do would be to consult an attorney, but likely, that is not an option for everyone starting out.I'm not an attorney, and this is not legal advice, but some of the information that we include in our contracts is:- A clear scope of work - Payment schedule / Milestones- Change order approval process- Allowances for finished materials- Reasons to terminate the contract- Expectations for start date (X amount of time after final plans /permits are received or X amount of time after the contract is executed)- General schedule and timeline (This is where you could specify an end date - however it may be better use incentives rather than liquidated damage if your general contractor is late - we've done both, but found General Contractors respond better to getting something if they get done early instead of being punished for being late.
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1 October 2024 | 12 replies
We focus in 12 markets in Florida, including SW FLWe are a long time property provider for some of the bigger podcasters: Real Estate Guys Radio, Marco Santorelli (Norada), Kathy Fetke (RWN) Jason Hartman ( Empowerd Investor) GRE (Keith Weinhold), Whitecoat Investor Group, Jake & Gino and more We have built over 9,000 properties and work with over 1,000 investors We also work with American Homes for Rent, Invitation Homes, Crescent, Haven Realty (JP Morgan) to name a few on the institutional buying side.
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30 September 2024 | 11 replies
Less than 2 percent of Americans own physical precious metals gold and silver. 2.
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29 September 2024 | 17 replies
Akin to the rest of American society.You could start with our Government.
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26 September 2024 | 0 replies
Short Term Rental Properties Investment blog has been updated with a dynamic approach to elimination of debt and usher the audience into the arena of DIY investment strategies.
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1 October 2024 | 8 replies
I have seen, and used myself in situations I financed, the following scenario which can sometimes be used to “finance” a particularly attractive property especially where the purchase price is being executed significantly lower than appraised value.
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30 September 2024 | 4 replies
My partners just need to execute and I take care of the financial side..
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27 September 2024 | 16 replies
We’d lose about 70k selling at appraisal value, and comps have rent at around $4300 which would be far short of cash flowing after maintenance & management costs.Looking for creative ideas on how to execute this move as painlessly as possible.
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27 September 2024 | 2 replies
After 21 years of living in the United States, I have finally found the American dream that everyone kept talking about.