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11 February 2024 | 27 replies
Seems safe enough. c. run a tight ship with you contractors.
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10 February 2024 | 21 replies
This way you can use good debt to buy your properties. i have also learned there are local federal programs in your home county that can assist you with paying your down payment and closing costs on your first property called SHIP program, or other programs like USDA or FHA can get you vey low down payment rates. hope this helps!
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8 February 2024 | 5 replies
While I’m aware this isn’t quite “untapped” territory it could rise like a rocket ship over the next 10 years looking at the trends that Austin/San Antonio could turn into a major Metroplex to the likes of Dallas/Ft Worth.
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8 February 2024 | 6 replies
Many of the photographers who service agents for listing photos have added Matterport / Matterport-like capabilities.
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10 February 2024 | 27 replies
A syndication that's capable of a 100% return in a 5 year period will likely be reliant on a sale and expect the underlying real estate to be a heavy value add or ground up opportunity rather than a cosmetic unit turnover type multi-family syndication.
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9 February 2024 | 19 replies
If you have the capability to answer calls at any time of the day potentially and do not mind catering to guests, managing cleaners, and contacting contractors, self management is a fine option.
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8 February 2024 | 4 replies
I would highly encourage you to stay in your W2 job and try to build a real estate business for a bit, rather than just jumping ship.
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8 February 2024 | 8 replies
I´m not capable of certain things because I dont have a mentality for it however, Id steer clear of stuff like: ¨They were welfare savages¨¨Boarder jumpers probably trafficking kids¨¨disgusting pride flags everywhere¨
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8 February 2024 | 5 replies
What sets me apart is that I have a comprehensive network capable of handling deals from start to finish.
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7 February 2024 | 4 replies
The tricky part is separating out the smooth talking contractors (that suck) and the capable, dependable contractors.