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Chaz Allman Excited noob here looking to start in Knoxville, TN! Please Read!
18 July 2018 | 13 replies
First of all, thanks BP for all of the knowledge, great stories, and for the encouragement to be cautiously courageous in real estate!
Account Closed door knocked 30 houses/your advice, 2 cents, experience
15 December 2014 | 9 replies
I asked for an extra 30 days and explained I would close sooner than that but I was being cautious.
Andrew McGuire Appreciation Over Cashflow...Will Get You More Cashflow
11 October 2023 | 39 replies
I do not recommend anyone loose sleep when being a bit more cautious could have them sleep well.  
Mohammed Milord Should I use a hard money loan or DSCR loan for my first rental?
21 August 2022 | 16 replies
If you don't have any cash for a down payment, I would approach this very cautiously.
Travis Hewlett BRRRR Strategy with a Niche - Oversize Garage/Shop
28 July 2019 | 19 replies
One other thing to be cautious about is whether or not the garage/shop will help or hinder your appraisal. 
Azu Lee I'm Just starting out. Experienced BRRR'er.
19 September 2022 | 18 replies
Am I being too cautious? 
Mike Palmer Best flooring for a rental?
13 May 2021 | 120 replies
I did lay a luan sub floor just to be cautious.
Dustin Mathenia Bitcoin I know it's not real estate but we must discuss
16 November 2020 | 54 replies
Be Cautious folks.  
Dustin George Marketing Strategies: Texting and RVM
20 March 2021 | 8 replies
I would be very cautious about this type of marketing.
Melanie Stephens Seeking (More!) Biggest Mistake/Lesson Learned Stories
24 March 2022 | 89 replies
Be extremely cautious with your numbers and where you run them; especially during volital recovery times.