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17 April 2019 | 4 replies
The defendants — Woodbridge, 281 related companies and Shapiro — did not admit or deny the allegations.Woodbridge, according to the SEC, told investors it would use their money to make so-called hard money loans — a type of expensive, short-term loan that’s secured by property and is often used by house flippers and other property developers.
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17 April 2019 | 0 replies
The most common method of making connections is simply reaching out and asking for connections.The most successful investors are also the most efficient, and not only nail the follow up, but also take the time to really get to know and understand the ideal candidates for their next investing opportunity.Not all of us with the will and way have the means to develop a business idea to full potential.
13 May 2019 | 35 replies
We like to get some guest feedback from each house, and use that information to determine a theme, and inform the design process as we further develop the space.
17 April 2019 | 1 reply
My husband owns his owns business and I have an interest in investing (beginner); I would love to invest in a retail or mixed-use development property or maybe event start-ups, but it seems complicated and I would like to do it without getting a huge loan (for commercial).
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21 April 2019 | 9 replies
. $50k investment, will be listed for over $300k with similar unrenovated property two doors away under contract for $350k as a comp and other recent sales in development at or over $300k.
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5 July 2019 | 32 replies
It forced me to separate myself from working in the business but instead work on the business, development systems, leverage, teams, network etc.. this made me building and process slowly to have my systems, leverage and team in place and do all necessary details work prior to buying a distressed property.
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10 May 2019 | 24 replies
There will be a better time to buy long term than now in CLT but it is a good place to flip if you can find the deals.Yeah, there certainly seems to be tons of new developments and MF complexes all over.
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18 April 2019 | 22 replies
I had this recently where we thought it was a "paper street," but researched with the city and found out that the city didn't own it, old owners who sold land to developers actually maintained ownership of that whole strip between 2 rows of homes, but most homes there just fenced it as part of their own backyard.
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31 May 2019 | 3 replies
With all of the new development going on in Boston, I don't know of any reason to think that downturn is coming soon.If you're going to buy or invest in Boston, in my opinion, sooner is better.
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7 October 2019 | 7 replies
.), and developing a list of specific needs, which are based on your needs to fulfill each of the prerequisites (mini goals).