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15 February 2025 | 7 replies
Are there any ways to use the equity that don't have brutal rates?
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13 February 2025 | 9 replies
The reality is, while house hacking can be a fantastic way to build wealth, it’s not always as simple as it seems.
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11 February 2025 | 2 replies
REALITY CHECK: THIS BUSINESS IS HARD.Wholesaling and buying houses off-market is a sales game—and sales is brutal.
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10 February 2025 | 4 replies
Here are some Key Takeaways for You to Turn Your Multifamily Real Estate Dreams Into Reality:➡️Define personal goals.
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15 February 2025 | 5 replies
They are brutal in all of South Carolina, but specifically in Columbia.A $1,000,000 investment property would be paying over $28,000 year just in property taxes.#1 tip I'd give if you're buying existing (or building) is to call the assessor and ask specifically what the new assessment will be after improvements.
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16 February 2025 | 1 reply
Family becomes brutal when its time to split up land or decide what to do, plus with the heirs laws you or your siblings kids have rights to the property.
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15 February 2025 | 14 replies
Unfortunately, while there are other methods to acquire investment properties, the reality is you need cash and reserves to plan and set up your investment portfolio accordingly.
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14 January 2025 | 9 replies
There is a harsh Reality when you start acquiring more units to your rental property portfolio.
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13 February 2025 | 16 replies
Cold calling can be brutal at first but it’s awesome that you’re using a VA to keep things moving.
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1 February 2025 | 11 replies
Unless you are sourcing properties yourself off-market, REI became much more challenging in 2023, and downright brutal since the start of 2024 here.