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27 January 2025 | 29 replies
Knowing you have someone to turn to for advice and validation can make navigating challenges feel less intimidating.5.
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10 January 2025 | 12 replies
@Michael Challenger I scraped all the cash I could find and borrowed from family.
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2 February 2025 | 2 replies
Challenges?
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22 January 2025 | 0 replies
Prices remain relatively low, but appreciation may be slower.Monroe: A mix of cash flow and appreciation potential, Monroe has become a popular choice for investors, especially in areas where new developments are popping up.Appreciation-Focused NeighborhoodsBallantyne: A well-established area with high demand, Ballantyne offers excellent long-term appreciation potential, though cash flow opportunities may be limited.South End: A booming urban hub with a vibrant retail and restaurant scene.
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6 February 2025 | 42 replies
Our downtown isn't big, but each neighborhood has a different feel, and we have affordable suburbs if you want to be close but not IN the popular areas.
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3 February 2025 | 6 replies
I took the course last October... got swamped in my currently real estate business... went through a 90 day "challenge" course with RAL academy....
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3 February 2025 | 3 replies
Most Class A tenants won't challenge your proposal.
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28 January 2025 | 3 replies
Challenges?
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5 February 2025 | 0 replies
As small businesses, securing funding can be a real challenge.