I can say from having taught classes on these loans that your contractor will be the biggest key to your success.

I am looking for advice from seasoned house flippers, both in my local market and otherwise with a track record of success; or even with sound wisdom that can be applied to this potential deal.

@John Matthew Johnston 80% of the time, it's a thankless job:(You're never fast enough for complaining tenants, nor fast enough or cheap enough for owners.To have any chance of success, you have to be extremely organized, or every day starts with your hair on fire!

A recent divorce can cause serious credit issues and I've had success with a tenant in this situation. 

What are your goals for 2025 in real estate? Getting started, acquiring more, 1031, or unloading? I'm interested to hear about this due to rate hikes and optimism in the real estate world coming in the year ahead! 

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I know many people that have suffered big losses recently, but I also know many people that have enjoyed big successes in Dubai real estate. 

You don't need to save up $100K or quit your job today in order to become a successful investor. 

To scale successfully you have to get past the point where your newly increased expenditures exceed your increased revenue; past the point where your ROI allows you to “break even” on your investment, and past the point where the ROI is worth the increased risk, the increased aggravation, time, and “lifestyle” change, and past the point where you can step back from “operations” and concentrate on management.  

Industry experts suggest the current uncertainty creates ideal investment conditions for those willing to enter the market.As we step into 2025, we wish our valued readers prosperity in their investments, clarity in their decisions, and success in seizing the opportunities ahead.

The problem I have with this is that I see no advantage for a successful property owner to participate.