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11 February 2025 | 39 replies
Based on that number of units I would expect much higher figures - did you buy these buildings all/mostly cash?
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28 January 2025 | 4 replies
I am continuing to buy residential properties.
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3 February 2025 | 37 replies
Think of it like buying an existing performing business.
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4 February 2025 | 0 replies
Don’t Just Buy—Negotiate – Winning in real estate isn’t just about finding deals, it’s about structuring them right.
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10 February 2025 | 3 replies
From what I’ve seen in Bloomberg, it also doesn’t hurt to keep tabs on any shifts in local buying trends.One more thing I’d consider is the exit strategy.
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25 January 2025 | 2 replies
Buying a house near the comps would be a bad deal since they would be buying at a premium.
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23 January 2025 | 5 replies
Buy a lot and build a house for sale in 2026.
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29 January 2025 | 32 replies
I’d start with a smaller deal - buy a 6 to 12 unit say - raise money from your social and professional sphere - people who know you - who you have a beer with etc.
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23 January 2025 | 9 replies
I buy and hold and do short term rentals and mid term rentals.Located in Racine Wisconsin Hello Gabriel: I also live in Racine County there are some great deals our way and including southern milwaukee county too!
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24 January 2025 | 13 replies
Here are additional comments:1) Buying out of state removes any local knowledge you have from assisting in your success, including knowing areas, people and costs. - We always recommend buying your first rental locally if possible and DIY managing to learn as much as possible before investing OOS.2) Lots of crooks and incompetents in the PMC world:( They both cost you money.- As already stated, you'll have a small portfolio.