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29 June 2024 | 8 replies
Google street view postcards became popular a couple of years ago, and they didn't last long.
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30 June 2024 | 2 replies
The cap rates appear attractive at first glance, though a thorough analysis of the local markets is essential, especially the long-term vacancy rates.
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1 July 2024 | 13 replies
However, clarifying the long-term business objectives/strategy is key before finalizing your entity set-up.
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30 June 2024 | 1 reply
We see it all the time when saving deals at the last minute.
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28 June 2024 | 46 replies
Miss Tice just quickly shot me down when I submitted one for a quote I got last week that went into tax sale last year, lol!
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1 July 2024 | 6 replies
I'm originally from Long Island and that is where I started investing.
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30 June 2024 | 1 reply
I understand that reading is valuable, which is why I'm curious to know which book you would recommend for a beginner like me to start with.I have yet to buy my first property but my goal is to house hack every year, while buying and renting properties to hold long-term until my portfolio brings more cashflow than my W-2 job.
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30 June 2024 | 4 replies
Also, you might want to consider about how the higher rate fits with your long-term investment strategy even though eliminating PMI and having no fees are nice perks.
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1 July 2024 | 12 replies
But you can run it all personal as long as you keep track of paying yourself back for any business expenses that you personally pay.
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29 June 2024 | 11 replies
I've seen 100 different structures. there's bigger players, more capital, a lot depends on the deal, track record, debt amount, returns, pitching to funds is way different. we separate construction financing and long term financing for the clients that build with us and help educate them.