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31 January 2025 | 7 replies
The same money could buy 1-2 full properties that would rent for more, depending on the market you choose.
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24 January 2025 | 5 replies
Sell your investment property and buy the land for your business.
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29 January 2025 | 22 replies
For those who are running successful Section 8 businesses out-of-state, did you start in just 1 state or if the opportunity made sense would you purchase the property regardless of the state?
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4 February 2025 | 3 replies
Its going to really depend on your location, scope of work, and finishes.
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24 January 2025 | 4 replies
How do you approach educating people on the realities of the business?
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7 February 2025 | 4 replies
It wasn’t an easy path—in 2014, I even filed for bankruptcy while trying to launch a business.
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30 January 2025 | 4 replies
Then find a CPA who can help you set up and manage your business and advise you on the best business structure.
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10 February 2025 | 29 replies
Always do your due diligence folks, search for their name on here, check for criminal and civil court cases in the county they live/do business in, etc.
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27 January 2025 | 15 replies
Philip, it really depends on your county’s housing authority.