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23 September 2019 | 31 replies
It’s an insurance agent I would reach out to independent agents just like you did.l to receive optional quotes.
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1 October 2019 | 25 replies
In general, here are the things that I recommend avoiding in a turn key company:Don't allow financing or a finance contingency (it can be a good indication they are selling above market value)Don't allow for your own independent property inspectionAre not realistic with their pro forma's (i.e. they don't include vacancy or maintenance projections or use unrealistically low vacancy factors)Require you to pay for any renovation upfrontSell only in cheap. low end neighborhoodsDon't accurately represent the neighborhood/property classificationDon't have consistent rehab standards for all propertiesDon't provide a scope of work for the propertyCan't provide references of repeat investorsRequire you to close before a tenant is in place
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18 September 2019 | 1 reply
The desire to live rent-free and eventually become financially independent and retire early (or have the option to retire early).
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25 September 2019 | 3 replies
Brandon's financial blueprint course is a good start on how to invest in rental properties https://www.biggerpockets.com/financial-independence-blueprint/new
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19 September 2019 | 1 reply
i asked because i also in the process start flipping houses and BRRRR on my own and not sure if i am going to create a company, if i do will have 2 companies (1 alone and 1 with my friend) or should each one do a company and just share responsibility as independent companies in this project?
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9 October 2019 | 8 replies
I suppose my question here is what can I do to make the jump into financial independence?
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20 September 2019 | 1 reply
@David ArcellaI would call local independent insurance agents in your area and have them do the research.
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1 July 2020 | 9 replies
If you're going to be making improvements to the property after you purchase it to increase the property value, I've used Bank Iowa out of Independence several times for loans like that.
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28 September 2019 | 6 replies
I am currently working in Retail Management for an incredible company (consistently a Forbes top ten company to work for) but have been on the path to financial independence for a couple years now.
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22 September 2019 | 7 replies
You should request and obtain an executed IRS Form W-9 from the independent contractor.You may have an obligation to issue the IC a 1099-MISC depending on the information on the W-9, how much you paid the IC, and the method of payment.