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29 January 2019 | 205 replies
Additionally, that is traditionally how we get into investing properties - we leverage our W-2 income to build a real estate portfolio that inherently enhances the level of income.So, if you were studying something like gender studies, perhaps dropping out was the wise move because you may not be able to leverage that type of education to get a good W-2 job.
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1 December 2017 | 0 replies
Also, even if the seller eventually sees the escalator clause in the addendum, their initial emotional reaction to the offer is already biased.
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29 October 2023 | 26 replies
Personal bias as I am in Kansas City so really can't compare specifically to the other markets you mentioned.
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17 July 2019 | 0 replies
I’ve read/watched a bunch of reviews online about this topic but you can never tell if those folks are biased by credit card companies or not.
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9 July 2023 | 25 replies
I am biased but I would say we at Easy Street Capital are one of the best DSCR lenders (especially if you are doing BRRRR as we have a great fix and flip product as well).
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18 January 2018 | 31 replies
(Obviously my opinion is biased) I would try self managing for a while and see how you like it.
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23 July 2020 | 22 replies
I may be a little biased, but I would consider the Florida Panhandle.
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18 November 2023 | 54 replies
---So, get a GREAT property inspector NOT recommended by the turnkey company to avoid bias.2) Misrepresenting Property Class - have seen many turnkey providers in Metro Detroit area sell OOS investors Class C properties as Class B.
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31 January 2022 | 248 replies
I wish that no one would invest in passive real estate offerings before reading this book, but of course I’m biased...
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28 September 2023 | 30 replies
You are in the business so I understand your bias but that doesn’t mean we as customer ignore the lack of any standard and transparency in how contractors price their work.As for lock, yes if they were coming to do only lock I would expect to pay that much but as a part of bigger job it shouldn’t be marked up to this point.