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17 August 2024 | 4 replies
Hi, my name is Shad Lorenz and I am a 12 year Army Veteran, 10 year small business owner with a Bachelor’s degree in photography looking to start my journey in Real Estate Investing with my wife Beth Lorenz.
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22 August 2024 | 0 replies
Did you work with any real estate professionals (agents, lenders, etc.) that you'd recommend to others?
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21 August 2024 | 73 replies
I love real estate and I love talking about it.
22 August 2024 | 0 replies
Did you work with any real estate professionals (agents, lenders, etc.) that you'd recommend to others?
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20 August 2024 | 12 replies
State chartered credit unions can on a case by case basis depending on the state so it’s important to understand the distinction when borrowing from one.
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17 August 2024 | 1 reply
Most real estate seminars tend to be pep rally sessions to motivate individuals using various psychological techniques more than providing information and insights based on research that you can't find elsewhere.What seminars have you attended where it did not feel like blowing smoke up your glass?
23 August 2024 | 8 replies
So, I'm very comfortable in the construction space.My husband and I have been investing in real estate for 5 years, currently have 14 units.My strength has been value engineering our construction projects.
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22 August 2024 | 17 replies
Hello,I know two retired families in my group, sitting on $3M+ real estate, free & clear.
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22 August 2024 | 21 replies
@Patrick MacBeath Facebook, Metro Detroit Real Estate Investors.
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16 August 2024 | 20 replies
If you were to use IRA money to purchase real estate with recourse debt, then a portion of your returns may be taxable.