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7 February 2020 | 11 replies
:remove the garage door ...Bahahahhahaahahahahaha that's certainly an "approach", but I wouldn't recommend it.
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7 February 2020 | 2 replies
Get cash in hand and keep the security deposit approach as a backup to protect those funds for any damage caused.Court would be my last resort.
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29 May 2020 | 164 replies
@Michael Ealyb Phenomenal deal structure and philosophical approach to real estate investing.
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6 February 2020 | 0 replies
Second, if so, does the group have any guidance or advice on how to approach the lender?
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29 May 2020 | 17 replies
Developing that trust with someone you don't know may seem like a challenge, but if you approach it correctly, you should be able to achieve a pretty solid foundation of trust.The best way is to talk to others who have had an experience investing with the sponsor already.
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18 February 2020 | 29 replies
He said if this guy manages to find a buyer, when he approaches us we'll squeeze him in the middle and make him overpay to close the deal.
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7 February 2020 | 1 reply
So what I wanted to know is how should I approach the listing agent and negotiations?
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11 February 2020 | 5 replies
They are the key holder.I suggest speaking with a lender and getting a clear idea of what you qualify for and what the best approach moving forward is.
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12 February 2020 | 19 replies
Very approachable price points and small consistent returns every month aren't something to overlook!
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9 February 2020 | 5 replies
Should investing be a different approach ?