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12 November 2024 | 17 replies
The reason I do what I do showing proof is because it inspires others making them realize the dream is within reach.
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13 November 2024 | 7 replies
When you refinance, you’re essentially borrowing against the value you've built up in the property, rather than realizing any taxable income.
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26 November 2024 | 86 replies
This was a powerful platform for those investors to meet each other and realize they were not alone.This is certainly not the first syndicator or large investor who has tried to intimidate their investors into silence with the threat of litigation.
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16 November 2024 | 32 replies
@Jonathan GreeneYell ppl the AI with the ** before each heading then it ends in “in conclusion” thankfully most of these people last a few weeks to a month or so and realize it’s not getting them deals so they stop Little secret for people is you shouldn’t come here expecting something in return - those who post more frequently are giving back from experience and not expecting things in return
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19 November 2024 | 23 replies
@Keri Win I just realized I made a typo!
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12 November 2024 | 17 replies
That's a low-return improvement, compared to say new bathrooms/kitchens.IMHO, if you expect to increase your net through rental and market appreciation, consider the length of time it will take to realize that goal—many years.
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14 November 2024 | 25 replies
@Jared Smith I didn't even realize all the other comments were 9 years ago until your most recent comment, really cool to hear what ended up happening.
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11 November 2024 | 3 replies
Confidence.Real estate confidence can come from networking with other real estate investors at meetups and realizing that most investors aren't on social media.
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10 November 2024 | 2 replies
It wasn't until then that I realized that I purchased a junior tax lien.
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11 November 2024 | 2 replies
I realize now that I should have 1) signed a contract with the company with expected dates and payments as things got done and 2) figured out beforehand if this company is even competent.