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22 January 2016 | 3 replies
Fear is the number one motivator or de-motivator in life.
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19 January 2016 | 16 replies
Most asset classes cycle every 10 years or sooner.
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18 January 2016 | 3 replies
Build your foundation before you build your house and you'll have a much easier life and deals will get done easier and quicker than always being one step behind your deal.
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16 January 2016 | 4 replies
I have some capital to use, but i need guidance so i don't lose the money i saved up my entire life.
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17 January 2016 | 2 replies
I'm very eager to start this new journey in my life.
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9 October 2017 | 6 replies
Sponsor in these deals in my mind is far more important than the deal.. there are deals everywhere that's not hard to do.. finding qualified ( VERY EXPERIENCED) sponsors who have been through many economic cycles is hard to do.
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9 October 2017 | 6 replies
Not that I have a crystal ball, but I see a cycle of more CapEx/maintenance than anticipated for longer than you thought that eats into your cash flow and keeps you from updating the units, which keeps you from maximizing rents.
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9 October 2017 | 0 replies
I know I could refinance the loan at year 10, but the risk is higher interest rates at the time. the refi costs would still be less than the $6240 saved over the life of the balloon loan.
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9 October 2017 | 10 replies
Plan for them not to sign your lease, plan for them to have to adhere to the signed lease (which you should have), plan for turnover/vacancy, and move on with life 👍🏻
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17 October 2017 | 6 replies
My first "move" in life was when I decided at 19 to move to the US from France, and try to have a life there.Concerning real estate, I personally don't own anything yet, but I have been involved in my mother's real estate investing since age of 17.