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19 January 2025 | 18 replies
Are the new builds for owner/occupants or build to rent?
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3 February 2025 | 31 replies
You'll also continue to be building your brand, your network, your experience, etc.
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28 January 2025 | 9 replies
Are you saying that because of this unit, the building might not be able to be refinanced?
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24 January 2025 | 5 replies
You could use the rest of the land to build your primary residence.or...
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22 January 2025 | 8 replies
I am also a huge fan of real estate and for the past 50 years there's been a way to combine both.By leveraging a Self-Directed IRA, real estate investors enjoy both the traditional advantages of property ownership and the additional tax benefits of retirement accounts, creating a powerful wealth-building strategy.
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22 January 2025 | 16 replies
Explore off-market deals where competition might be less intense.Don’t get discouraged—success in these markets often comes from building strong connections and thinking creatively about deal sourcing!
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25 January 2025 | 24 replies
Focus on building your U.S. credit score, saving aggressively, and educating yourself through books, podcasts, and market research.
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23 January 2025 | 7 replies
Quote from @Joe Paasch: I have joined this site to gain important incites, discussions and plans to build a successful portfolio.
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25 January 2025 | 24 replies
When building my home, I could easily have added $1M to the price tag by just using concrete and steel.
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29 January 2025 | 22 replies
I'm not an expert in these markets nor turn key but ohio is a great state to invest. our strategy has always been buying below market or building below market