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3 November 2018 | 35 replies
REI is like anything else in life IMO there are no magic pills & no shortcuts there is success to be had and wealth to be built but it typically doesn't happen overnight and isn't sold at a conference or on an infomercial for $99.95.
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28 February 2020 | 11 replies
I recommend going to he boot camp.
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31 October 2018 | 4 replies
Hi Guys,Of course I posted this right before I went on an out of state camping trip and then had work travel.
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18 October 2018 | 4 replies
Despite what many people may lead you to believe, building up a real estate portfolio takes time and discipline--it doesn't just happen overnight and that goes for any market (no matter how inexpensive or expensive it might be).
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30 October 2018 | 5 replies
those that say its a waste of time or money I would put in 2 camps.1. not a real buyer just a tire kicker wanting freedy free loader information from you.2. not really sold on your market at the time.Although a lot of folks buy sight unseen that's for sure..
20 October 2018 | 3 replies
I am not looking for wealth overnight or a get rich quick deal.
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20 October 2018 | 2 replies
I don't expect overnight success, but I wouldn't turn it down either.
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22 October 2018 | 12 replies
It’s an old sailing camp from the 40’s that was converted into a house.
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12 September 2018 | 1 reply
im stuck on 3rd R of BRRRR.i bought triplex financed my downpayment and used total $45k to fix up now cant afford to refi cash out to repeat cause need 2-3 months of reserves ie $3500-4500 in personal not dba account. i only have dba and i spent it on fixing 3 unit and rehabbing my new personal residence. both have equity but no one wants do Heloc with me credit is 700. owe $79k on triplex ARV is eta $225k based on noi , gross rents $2995 net monthly is $1850, moved into 3 unit for 5 months while fixing then tried refi while living onsite but needed 1140 rent to meet debt 2 income ratio to buy primary residence and b4 moved out i tried refi via VA but told need make 6 payments first. so i hunt for portfolio lenders...no luck yet tried 4 in Maine. once moved out tried refi triolex conventionally with veterans unlimited, and quicken loans. both failed me on dumb minutiae wasted 3 months.now spent all my original financed money to fix up triplex and rest money to buy, move and rehabb my primary and now have no reserves. im living off my rent incomes. cant save up need buy 6-8 unit need 25% down plus rehab costs.sitting on 3 acre river front 1500 sqft camp with 2 barns 35ft from river that needs rehabbing but owe $52k ARV is $190k. holding is $550 month, needs $50k rehabb any lenders offer no reserves and 100% besides VA and no seasoning?
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16 September 2018 | 6 replies
I'm in the cash out refi camp as well.