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31 May 2024 | 111 replies
It takes hard work to build a solid financial footing and if you didn't build it how can you appreciate it and not destroy it?
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2 June 2024 | 6 replies
Zip experience in NJ but vast experience in developing / building condos have done 4 projects totaling nearly 500 units.
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4 June 2024 | 10 replies
Hey mate,Sorry to hear about your troubles.I've been offering "true" turnkey properties for 10+ years now and have many scars to prove it.There has been and still is a huge stigma surrounding the industry and rightly so.The very best rated in the industry sometimes get blasted on the forum.Like with any business that has stood the test of time, we have had our fair share of successes and failures.We have done very well for many investors and could have performed better for others.Many times, we are to blame and other times it was the investors fault IMO.One thing I have always claimed is that we don't steal, cheat or lie and my team and myself work very hard and always make decisions with investors best interest at heart.Personally, I believe that folks that work hard and do their best shouldn't be crucified for an honest mistake when it happens.But, I guess others aren't as reasonable when it comes to such situations and I don't judge them for it.I take the punch on the chin and still continue doing my best.Over the years, I have made millions and lost millions but only blame myself when I loose.Not others.Also, I've always preached to start slow and only use cash which has cost my business 90% in sales volume.I just don't believe that investors should use leverage when first starting to build their portfolio.Reverse engineer and base all real estate, business and even life decisions from a risk analysis worst case scenario standpoint.If you believe that you can absorb a worst case scenario outcome, then pursue the opportunity.Build a strong foundation with cash owned properties and gain experience first."
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2 June 2024 | 18 replies
You will also have to recapture the 1 year times half and 4 years times 100% of building in depreciation.
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2 June 2024 | 26 replies
Baytown is definitely up and coming - a lot of new builds and old builds being completely renovated.
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1 June 2024 | 3 replies
the financing fees, my client is thinking that he might be better off paying cash for everything instead of financing, but he’s thinking he should do it just for the learning and to allow his company to build creditfrom my perspective I just would like to know if these fees are right on point or if they are expensive. let me know your thoughts thank you in advance.
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4 June 2024 | 54 replies
So we would definitely have to build some trust among the group before we went that route.
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1 June 2024 | 4 replies
One of the most important things to start out is building your team.
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2 June 2024 | 8 replies
We are hosting a real estate meet up monthly in Barcelona and meeting a lot of people with the same questions and need of building there contacts.
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1 June 2024 | 0 replies
Let's build and grow together, because together is how we get to the top.