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9 February 2025 | 173 replies
Zillow shows 1256 views but only 41 saves since listing.
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10 January 2025 | 6 replies
While I do not have an official W-2 currently, I do have a steady income, great credit, and have money saved as well from working since I was 13 years old.I relate to Ian Kay in his journey but also am very determined to make my goals/dreams a reality this year by July 2025.
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24 December 2024 | 2 replies
Examples could include:Partnering with other investors to share risk.Using seller financing or lease options.Leveraging creative rehab techniques to save on costs.Negotiating with contractors in a unique way to reduce expenses.I’d love to hear any stories, tips, or approaches that helped you pull off a deal others might have instantly passed on.
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6 January 2025 | 11 replies
Don’t forget heloc, DSCR, 2nd on primary, borrow from retirement accounts, credit card cash advance, property reserves, home improvement store credit, etc etc.
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24 December 2024 | 6 replies
Examples could include:Partnering with other investors to share risk.Using seller financing or lease options.Leveraging creative rehab techniques to save on costs.Negotiating with contractors in a unique way to reduce expenses.I’d love to hear any stories, tips, or approaches that helped you pull off a deal others might have instantly passed on.
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10 January 2025 | 67 replies
The landscape is just different than even the last 3 years with people making bad calls but getting saved by significant appreciation.
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20 January 2025 | 11 replies
If the partner wants to get a bigger cut on future deals, they can save their money and buy into a larger percentage on the next deal.
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7 January 2025 | 12 replies
.- After closing, you can do some of the work yourself to save money, but the program doesn't allow you to pay yourself.You will want to buy a Class B property, maybe Class C+, in an area that seems to be improving.
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17 January 2025 | 6 replies
They are going to have the real costs and lessons learned that will save you lots of time and potentially headaches.
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15 January 2025 | 9 replies
This is a great way to scale as you build your savings post-college.