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24 January 2025 | 1 reply
Find and attend your local REI groups.
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22 January 2025 | 16 replies
Network with local investors to understand what formulas they're using.3.
20 January 2025 | 6 replies
But they are usually a bit expensive I believe.I would also go to your local REIA and ask around there.
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3 February 2025 | 8 replies
Hi Brett - local PM here - we have a few development projects, small multifamily and tonwhouses that we are gearing up for sale in the next 6 months.
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3 February 2025 | 3 replies
The seller offered financing with 20% down, which I used to buy the place.After starting construction and realizing it was going to cost more than expected, I approached a small local bank that knew the property and would offer the rehab financing.
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23 January 2025 | 7 replies
Best bet though is a local community business bank..
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27 January 2025 | 6 replies
Hi Michael, we're a national lender, so if you need financing in either locale, feel free to reach out!
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30 January 2025 | 34 replies
I drop them and use a competent local RE agent, who did a great job.
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21 January 2025 | 27 replies
Lower the qualifications.Real estate is extremely local.
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29 January 2025 | 2 replies
I'm attending local meetups too when my work schedule permits, but I want to do even more.