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7 March 2016 | 34 replies
This will help cash flow and give you more monthly income to cover unexpected expenses.Without reserves or access to credit I would pass.
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9 June 2016 | 12 replies
I had to leave town for the weekend unexpectedly but I should be able to send you the information this evening.
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18 October 2016 | 6 replies
You've never done this before and things can go wrong... unexpected stuff WILL come up.
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12 April 2016 | 20 replies
Plus, Our contractor was also in a major auto accident (not his fault), attacked by a dog (requiring skin grafts to close it up), had a grandmother in ICU, and had a young daughter who required specialized medical care out of town - all during our rehab project.
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15 November 2017 | 39 replies
Bureaucracy - Expect plenty of red tape, delays and unexpected problems.
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9 June 2018 | 10 replies
Just remember that unexpected challenges and issues may arise as you get into the construction, so always keep that in mind and plan accordingly (for both scheduling and budgeting purposes).
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2 July 2018 | 21 replies
Brand new to real estate investing and frankly, it was by accident that my wife and I found out it was a very real option in our lives.
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12 July 2018 | 6 replies
Make sure you can afford to fix something like say water heater or AC.....and have a unexpected vacancy at the same time.
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19 July 2018 | 9 replies
Most syndicators are looking to refi after they've executed the value add portion of their plan and return a portion of their investor's capital, but a smart syndicator (conservative) wouldn't promise their investors that would happen, it's an unexpected bonus.
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25 March 2018 | 10 replies
Something almost always goes unexpectedly in these BRRRRsRegardless of how you decide to invest, be sure to visit the market at least once and meet with any core team members you are considering working with before you close on a deal.