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24 December 2024 | 6 replies
Examples could include:Partnering with other investors to share risk.Using seller financing or lease options.Leveraging creative rehab techniques to save on costs.Negotiating with contractors in a unique way to reduce expenses.I’d love to hear any stories, tips, or approaches that helped you pull off a deal others might have instantly passed on.
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23 December 2024 | 5 replies
But for an OOS investor one consideration is access to support, first of all PM & contractors, and you have more choices in the much larger Milwaukee metro area than in a smaller submarket.
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19 January 2025 | 147 replies
Mendenhall appears in many of the videos posted by RAD to YouTube on a near-weekly basis, and in postings and paid advertisements on Facebook and Instagram.Read moreRAD said in its statement that it strives to make its regulatory filings and offering materials “accurate and complete.”RAD “is an incredible company making a positive impact on our investors, team of employees, contractors, neighborhoods, non-profits and more,” Mendenhall said in an email.A U.S.
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21 December 2024 | 1 reply
I for one would dislike being pushed into a box, I'd prefer to choose my own stuff...and it really ain't that hard.Interesting concept though, I just do not see the value for a veteran Contractor or Imvestor.I'd ask for references before using them...
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24 December 2024 | 8 replies
Sure enough the rehab ran over budget (we had a large contingency that was used up -- some due to contractor malfeasance, some due to pulling the trigger on big repairs like a new roof) and the revenues were right around expectations, maybe slightly below.
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19 December 2024 | 7 replies
If that is one of the only contractors and the lien is considerable that’s another story - but not enough info to tell
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30 December 2024 | 14 replies
If you need to have a contractor walk it down, go that route.
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19 December 2024 | 2 replies
Here are a few additional ideas that have worked for me and others in competitive markets like Austin:Off-Market Leads from Contractors: I had a friend who rehabbed a house in North Austin last year.
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22 December 2024 | 5 replies
Its also a good idea to build relationships with realtors, contractors, insurance agents, real estate attorneys, and property managers in your area so take advantage of events, conferences, and meetups.
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4 January 2025 | 35 replies
You're a contractor in the Bay Area, I'm guessing you're slammed with work.