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9 February 2025 | 117 replies
Sounds like you were lucky!
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6 February 2025 | 34 replies
I am a long-term investor, but I also provide services to long-term investors, so my advice is biased toward that option.
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6 February 2025 | 5 replies
Advice?
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26 January 2025 | 54 replies
A common bit of advice seen on this site is, "Don't spend $20K on a mentoring program when you could spend that money on your first deal and you'll learn much more."
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30 January 2025 | 4 replies
and trailer stolen, workshop robbed 3 times, business bank account hacked and Not Insured (w a bank name like C#@$e), hip replacement, Botched oral surgery for sinus cyst 3 times, So Far, that caused an infection that kept me from working most of 2024 and just now recovering.SO Fire Sale February for me But I’m too broke to finish a punchlist to keep rental certificate open on top of living expenses and cover unexpected bills.Seeking micro bridge loan in the $5-10k range to be repaid at sale of house.I have another small single family paid off and rents for $950 as well.Any advice or suggestions for resources Greatly Appreciated
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29 January 2025 | 0 replies
We had advice from real estate agents, contractors, friends and lawyers from other regions.
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20 January 2025 | 3 replies
It sounds like you might have some great insights or connections & I’d love to explore how we could work together or share resources to make impactful deals happen.Let me know if you’d like to hop on a call or chat further—I’m excited to see how we can collaborate now or in the future.
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31 January 2025 | 5 replies
Any insights, advice, or local contacts would be greatly appreciated as I take this next step.Respectfully,Giovanni Barbosa
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10 January 2025 | 67 replies
@Leon G.Man, it sounds like you’ve been through the wringer.
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27 January 2025 | 9 replies
Readers should seek professional advice.