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14 March 2018 | 8 replies
Once I feel confident on a deal and with my knowledge, I can ask a family member for a private money loan and go from there
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15 March 2018 | 7 replies
Thank you very much for your knowledge!
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16 March 2018 | 9 replies
Make sure to attend the local REIA group if you want to get knowledge and access to some off-market deals.
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14 March 2018 | 0 replies
Looking forward to your expert replies on the above, or offer workarounds.
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18 March 2018 | 20 replies
It IS frustrating but it comes with the territory.I would absolutely love to see your dad create a profile on BP and share his knowledge of this subject in this forum.
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5 April 2018 | 11 replies
And the loss is a lot more than the 5 or 10K you saved by not using an expert.
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25 July 2021 | 12 replies
Requirements will still be the same though - past relationship, understanding of investments knowledge/accredited status, etc.
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16 March 2018 | 2 replies
I just started working with an investor in ATX on my days off from my full time to gain a better understanding of the operation, but looking for any other knowledge wherever it can be provided.
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31 March 2022 | 9 replies
The person I spoke with seemed very knowledgeable about REI and what I was looking for.
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15 March 2018 | 3 replies
And during that time, gain as much knowledge as possible.