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Sean L. New Investor looking to network
4 December 2024 | 3 replies
You need someone who clicks with you personally before engaging in a mentor/mentee relationship with the dedication and stress that may be involved.Where to find a mentorStart by looking within your existing network.
James Kerson Tell Me Why My Discount Brokerage Idea Is Bad: Calling All Agents
10 December 2024 | 100 replies
It would not be a terribly profitable industry, and a few large players (hopefully including my NewCo) would dominate the space.
Andrew Steffens Discount Helix Mattresses
29 November 2024 | 17 replies
We have a direct engagement with the manufacturer of Helix Mattresses and we have been using this as a perk to our clients who are either coming onboard with new properties or for clients in need of upgrade or replacement. 
Mostafa Koperly MSO medical service organization investing
30 November 2024 | 9 replies
It could be worth engaging with the MSO or the owner to explore adding a renewal option or gauging the MSO’s future plans.
Matt Thelen "Did you hear back?" email to renters from Zillow
19 November 2024 | 1 reply
Listings with higher engagement and satisfaction may be prioritized in search rankings.
Kent Fang ching Guidance on OOS markets to get into
13 December 2024 | 40 replies
Under $200k, pressing for sub $165k, with rents of $1,500mnth+There is a few different strategies were engaged in under this umbrella.
Witty Worden New member - First time in a long time
21 November 2024 | 4 replies
Here are a few simple and free ways to learn: Go to real estate meetup groups, attend open houses and speak with the agent there, inspect FSBOs (for sale by owner), walk your area, and speak to people tending their yards.The idea is to engage with other people and ask, Ask, ASK questions about their experience with the local market.Some other ideas: find a home inspector who will let you tag along in a property inspection, and absorb what they are looking at and why.Your mindset and enthusiasm for learning about real estate will open many doors for you.Good Luck!
Don Konipol The Big Difference in Passive vs. Active Investing
27 November 2024 | 10 replies
But, the note doesn’t have to be in default for the note holder to engage in actively “managing” the note.  
Sam Lewis Why would hard money lenders trust someone they don't know?
2 December 2024 | 10 replies
Borrower Types: The Professional - HM Lender will cut sweet-heart deals to keep these borrowers around Experienced real estate investors Regularly engage in property transactions Typically have a track record of successful projects The Newbie - Charge Higher everything as the risk is higher as no experience Novice investors or first-time borrowers Limited experience in real estate Seeking to build their investment portfolio The Deadbeat - Only lend if the deal is so SWEET, they can't lose if they take the property from the Borrower Borrowers with poor credit history or financial difficulties High-risk borrowers May struggle to secure traditional financingThe lender will do an application on the deal/borrower and some standard docs they require are:Hard Money Application / ExperiencePurchase contractARV report – COMPS – See * Redfin*Pictures of Property – most people use Dropbox to shareProof of Funds – Down / Reserves (Bank Statements)Personal identification (ID or passport)But usually if the deal is sweet enough, they will do it anyway because if the deal goes south, there is so much equity/value in the property that the HM lender can't lose.
Joel R. Am I required to issue 1099s to contractors if I only have one rental unit?
6 December 2024 | 12 replies
I don't beleive this is true based on the IRS site stating you don't have to issue a 1099 if you are "not engaged in a trade or business."