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17 December 2016 | 24 replies
I was thrilled.
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30 May 2015 | 1 reply
Plus, I'm just not thrilled about forking out 20% when I would rather put that money to work for me elsewhere and opt for a 5-10 percent down payment.So in the simplest terms, if one uses math and logic, we clearly have the means to afford the house, but with traditional financing, the 20 percent will be a bit of a stretch for us.
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2 June 2015 | 6 replies
Typically, the profit potential is about 15-20% of ARV -- in your area, that would mean putting in about $240-250K to earn $50K.Couple things to keep in mind:- Yes, there are a lot of professional investors who are thrilled to get a 15-20% return, even if it means putting in $250K (assuming they have it).- For those who don't have that much cash, there are other options -- like borrowing some or all of the funds.
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4 June 2015 | 10 replies
Then I found this awesome place, and I was thrilled to find out I could start much earlier than I thought!
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28 June 2015 | 14 replies
I'm brand new in the real estate investment community, and am so thrilled to begin.
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28 June 2015 | 16 replies
I guess just take them in order as they appear on the invoice and make my own.Don't get me wrong; I am extremely thrilled that we got this "windfall" and the GC did a fabulous job and I liked all the guys, save this one.
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26 June 2015 | 0 replies
You'll be thrilled when referrals start coming your way.
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26 June 2015 | 3 replies
In the interim I also plan on flipping for sale or rental at least 3-4 properties each year.I'm thrilled to have joined this group!
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20 October 2021 | 10 replies
At least in one case myself, the neighbors were thrilled to have a couple of STRs go in on the block, it took the area from a C to B almost instantly.....
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20 October 2021 | 1 reply
He was thrilled to not fix the home or disrupt his pets for showings.