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14 August 2024 | 64 replies
Google is getting smarter and smarter and they don't look favorably upon manipulation tactics that fake value and authority to their users.It's easy to take advantage of people who don't know any better by showing them movement in the right direction.
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6 August 2024 | 4 replies
Selling by portfolio or selling the LLC is not currently in favor.
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5 August 2024 | 0 replies
After assessing the property’s potential, we negotiated a favorable purchase price of $21,000, ensuring room for profitable renovations and a solid return on investment.
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5 August 2024 | 0 replies
Leveraging his local market expertise, we swiftly negotiated the purchase at $190,000, securing the property under favorable terms that allowed us to capitalize on the quick resale potential.
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5 August 2024 | 13 replies
I would avoid them.Do yourself a favor and watch "Pacific Heights" with Alex Keaton.
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5 August 2024 | 5 replies
Unless you have a rich uncle that just wants to do you a favor, I don't see it.
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5 August 2024 | 2 replies
Continue exploring various strategies to optimize your purchasing power and minimize upfront costs.Using an FHA or VA loan for MFH acquisition can indeed be advantageous, offering lower down payments and favorable terms.
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6 August 2024 | 5 replies
I do not recommend pulling a home equity loan as a first time investor if you are buying a fixer-upper, the current rate environment is not favorable for rehab projects that run way past their scheduled timeline and you don't want to run into a situation where your family can't meet loan payments while your house is securing the loan.
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5 August 2024 | 6 replies
DSCR lenders would likely consider that income, but you'll get much less favorable terms, so in many cases, it defeats the purpose.
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8 August 2024 | 22 replies
Legal isn't cheap and he probably spent a ton of money3) Court documents also show that Sief himself have over $1.3M of his money invested just like we did. 4) Scoutpads also gave up it's rights to their unpaid dues in favor of all investors to be paid firstSo this is someone that:1) has integrity2) fought for others 3) took the lead when others didn't4) funded the whole thingThat’s 99% more than most people would do in my two cents and someone I'd continue to invest with.