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5 February 2025 | 4 replies
I am particularly interested in:Understanding the fundamentals of wholesalingNavigating Texas-specific real estate laws and regulationsBuilding a strong network of cash buyers and motivated sellersLearning effective marketing strategiesAnalyzing and evaluating dealsIf anyone is willing to share their experiences, tips, or resources, I would greatly appreciate it.
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28 January 2025 | 1 reply
I’ve heard of a few different options but would love to hear your experiences, especially if you've used gap funding on flips, new construction, or commercial projects.
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20 January 2025 | 15 replies
Does anybody else have experience as of lately...?
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6 February 2025 | 1 reply
I would have been told by someone about index services (with correct hours) before spending $40 in postage to overnight something to Springfield.Hope my experience helps a fellow investor.
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2 February 2025 | 0 replies
It also gave me the chance to experiment with short-term rentals before transitioning to a long-term hold, reinforcing my strategy for growing a real estate portfolio.
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1 February 2025 | 9 replies
2.Does anyone have experience investing in or house hacking in Danbury?
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4 February 2025 | 9 replies
But even then, seller financing is rarely substantially better than another investment they could make (including trust deed lending, which will often be at a higher rate than seller financing)In my experience, the owners who find owner financing advantageous are at the ends of their careers and are not interested in looking for another investment (other than the usual retirement funding sorts.)
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22 January 2025 | 3 replies
I find it's very personal, and dependent a lot on your goals, resources, risk tolerance, location, experience, etc.
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1 February 2025 | 5 replies
I run a MTR out of my primary bedroom and would be happy to connect and chat about your plans and what my experiences have been.
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13 January 2025 | 30 replies
They were selling on pro forma, but the market and the debt market have shifted, and it's aa lot harder to achieve higher pricing with lower rents.We've purchased over 2,000 units, and the simple answer to the question is that they are either mom and pops and run their businesses with ZERO KPIs, they do not want to risk losing tenants if they raise rents, and they don't treat their asset as a business.When you take over, it can be difficult to get rents to market if they are very suppressed.