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24 March 2015 | 10 replies
Tremendously excited to be here and already immersing myself in the wealth of knowledge within this space.
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19 April 2015 | 28 replies
The other thing that the Agent doesn’t tell you is what your chance of getting the property is - This is like Gambling - it’s like rolling the dice that you will get the home you are applying for.
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6 July 2015 | 11 replies
They are gambling that FHA will never check in that first year or they have the ability to refi out of it if they do.
6 April 2015 | 114 replies
The old adage on BP is don't buy for appreciation that's not investing but gambling, however if you invest get good cash flow and get good appreciation its a home run.
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16 January 2017 | 82 replies
Immersing yourself in marketing activities and committing yourself to the process.
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20 July 2015 | 17 replies
I'm really trying to immerse myself in real estate.
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11 May 2016 | 5 replies
Most likely in an expensive area like California your cost per square foot will really make this conversion worthwhile.Lastly, if you are going to take the gamble, make sure that in worst case scenario that you will at least recoup at least the same amount of money you put in, and that the house will sell faster.
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12 May 2016 | 3 replies
This "Buy High, Sell Higher" philosophy is risky in my opinion, but when inventory is low and capital plentiful, there are people out there ready to take the gamble.
10 March 2022 | 23 replies
Darrell, I am now immersed inside of two deals with EquityBuild and have had nothing but a good, positive experience thus far.
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10 November 2016 | 4 replies
If you are unable to do your own title work, you are gambling that there is nothing wrong.