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6 February 2025 | 9 replies
IF you have super strong income and you and have a lower 1st lien, lots of equity - MAYBE your best bet is using a local bank or CU to get most competitive HELOC inv terms.
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3 February 2025 | 5 replies
Over the next 5–10 years, I plan to scale to a portfolio of rental properties and eventually diversify into syndications.I’m particularly interested in the Lynchburg, VA market and other areas with strong rental demand.What I Bring to the Table:I’ve been saving aggressively, and I’m exploring physician loans to help get started with minimal upfront costs.I’ve done a lot of reading (shoutout to BiggerPockets books!)
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6 February 2025 | 5 replies
Seeing your intro is a breath of fresh air.. what's your next step in building a strong investment network?
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1 February 2025 | 11 replies
In my view, this trend is likely to persist and could be a strong demographic tailwind for a long-term investor like yourself.Specifically, Athens, AL—a city about 30 miles west of downtown Huntsville—was the #1 fastest-growing city in the state in 2023, so there’s a lot of growth, development, and opportunity in and around Huntsville proper.If you have the time, do some driving around.
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4 February 2025 | 3 replies
The economy is strong here.
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24 January 2025 | 21 replies
Any recommendations for starting strong would be appreciated.
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5 February 2025 | 4 replies
Detroit is a market where local have a strong competitive advantage over non-locals so you want to use that to your advantage.
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3 February 2025 | 3 replies
They’ll have a deep understanding of the market and a strong network, which can help you identify the best opportunities.Owning rental property isn’t as simple as it might seem.
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3 February 2025 | 7 replies
For text and voice blasts with potential Podio integration, Smarter Contact is a strong option.
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7 February 2025 | 9 replies
For smaller deals like owner finance options, it's important to build a strong relationship with the seller, as this often leads to more flexible terms.