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20 January 2025 | 16 replies
@Yaroslav Shtogun assuming this is something you can tackle yourself and with your network doing the full deal would be an awesome project for you!
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21 January 2025 | 14 replies
If you stick with the larger down payments, you’ll have more stability and less risk, especially if the market shifts, but it will slow down how quickly you can buy additional properties.
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30 January 2025 | 47 replies
But he has clear advantage of getting much larger deposit (landlord in most jurisdictions is limited to collecting 1.5 or 2 months' rent payment, which he must place in an escrow vs. $8000-$10000 Scott can collect and use for any purpose the next day).
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31 January 2025 | 20 replies
Estate Legal USA or Estate Legal Network is definitely a scam.
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13 January 2025 | 10 replies
However, if you have a more extensive portfolio or plan to become larger in the next year or two, I would look for a double-entry system that allows bank reconciliations.
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1 January 2025 | 36 replies
It’s so much in networking.
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23 January 2025 | 12 replies
Leverage magnifies return. 3) The effort involved in adding an ADU is comparable or larger than a rehab associated with a BRRRR.
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8 January 2025 | 9 replies
Focus on identifying promising neighborhoods in the north or east bay by leveraging your husband’s contractor network, local real estate agents, and online deal-finding platforms.
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6 January 2025 | 2 replies
In addition to those I would also suggest making a commitment to going to local meet ups and networking events in your area.
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19 December 2024 | 10 replies
I'm located in Dallas, TX, and looking to network with other like-minded individuals.