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10 June 2024 | 9 replies
The thing I see with many who contact me looking for us to fund deals for them is their basic inability to do simple math..
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10 June 2024 | 9 replies
napkin math start there if it does not look good dont go any further looks good put the time in.
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15 June 2024 | 87 replies
If delinquency rates run at about 0.6% (give or take depending upon the institution), then math tells us that about 90 of them should have defaulted.
9 June 2024 | 8 replies
But, with a negative cash flow and student loans around 7%, the math isn't working.We are considering selling the property (probably a private sale, so no real estate commissions) and paying off the student loans.
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9 June 2024 | 2 replies
I will not be in a position to start putting in offers, etc. and I don't want to waste the time of a busy professional (realtor) by constantly asking for comps for what in essence is homework for preparation.
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9 June 2024 | 20 replies
I use that and do quick math on how long your counters are by adding up the doors.
8 June 2024 | 2 replies
Everyone doubles their money and the house is yours.You have to do the math on contributions and payouts.
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8 June 2024 | 1 reply
If you don't do the homework, you will give them the impression you may not be up to doing the homework with real estate investing.