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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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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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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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15 January 2025 | 9 replies
This is a great way to scale as you build your savings post-college.
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14 January 2025 | 2 replies
Sometimes those small gestures can save you headaches when construction dust starts flying.I’m curious... now that you’ve pulled off this deal, how would you approach finding your next project differently, and what kind of local contacts would you prioritize connecting with first?
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9 February 2025 | 18 replies
I’m definitely open to exploring roles in property management, lending, and transaction coordinator to help me learn the ropes and save for a down payment.
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7 January 2025 | 24 replies
It was a savings account that had not ATM card etc.
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12 January 2025 | 21 replies
IT will save you time and cost less than gas.The AI can also look at your past deals and generate a marketing list of similar owners.It has been getting amazing reviews since we released in November 2024 That sounds like a great idea, does it pull from google images that were recently taken?
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8 January 2025 | 11 replies
Or is it silly to take action in that regard and just save enough cash?
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20 January 2025 | 31 replies
You're better off opting for an interest-only mortgage, saving on payments, and then refinancing it into something more conventional when interest rates drop—or, if possible, making a plan to pay down the principal.Interest-only loans, which typically last for the first 5 to 10 years of the loan term, offer two key benefits.