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27 January 2025 | 8 replies
Would a cash-out refinance to free up equity and keep growing be a smart move, or should I focus on paying down my existing debts?
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29 January 2025 | 25 replies
Happy to chat and connect if you want to compare notes.
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30 January 2025 | 19 replies
Feel free to reach out if you want to bounce ideas off someone who’s also getting their feet wet!
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4 January 2025 | 14 replies
Anyways the link is below of you want to take a deeper look, feel free to connect if you want to chat more about it!
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5 February 2025 | 17 replies
. - I was in a VERY similar situation here in Chicago, but I had less experience working on my own than you.I had a piece of land that I owned free and clear, but since I didn't have any development experience, most of the banks wouldn't talk to me.
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27 January 2025 | 6 replies
This will allow you to mitigate risk on the first property but also allow you to do a cash out refi on the second, so now you have access to tax free cash that you can do with whatever you please.
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27 January 2025 | 8 replies
Feel free to private message me with any additional questions.
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28 January 2025 | 5 replies
Feel free to ask me any questions—I’m happy to help!
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22 January 2025 | 11 replies
Feel free to reach out if you want to connect.
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20 January 2025 | 2 replies
Some free happy hours, but the regular meetings are about $20.Saturday morning in East Ft.