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7 January 2025 | 8 replies
Make the most of the excellent tools available on this platform.
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3 February 2025 | 7 replies
They are a great crowd, and networking was amazing.I just finished the self paced course and just got off the phone with them concerning the Gold and Platinum programs for mentorship.
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8 February 2025 | 4 replies
If someone says something off or incorrect, someone else with either more experience or different views can respond.
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5 February 2025 | 6 replies
In person is better than over the phone if possible, as I have been told by annoyed or lazy clerks "NO STR allowed" as that was the easy button to get me off the phone, or if they are anti STR.
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3 February 2025 | 10 replies
Quote from @JooYung Choi: You could consider going for a STR in a vacation market that will give you way more cash flow to pay off the HELOC quicker.
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22 January 2025 | 12 replies
If I were ever forced to take Section 8, I would start selling off anything I had in that jurisdiction.
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2 January 2025 | 1 reply
This community is full of knowledgeable investors who are eager to share insights and experiences to help you on your journey.To make the most of this platform, I recommend asking very specific, detailed questions.
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29 January 2025 | 0 replies
We purchased it off market, as-is, and as it was our personal home, we renovated over time.
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7 February 2025 | 1 reply
Handing off property management and admin tasks allowed me to focus on acquiring new deals instead of babysitting old ones.Are You Stuck?
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4 February 2025 | 4 replies
Once they sign the lease and pay the deposit I credit them back the cost of the background checks off their first month’s rent.