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8 February 2025 | 34 replies
Quote from @Collin Hays: This is zoned commercial, so I could do pretty much anything I wanted with it except a casino.ouIsn't the Texas legislature considering casino gaming this session?
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5 January 2025 | 5 replies
Having watched many prior co-workers get paid, cash their check at the casino, and promptly deposit it all into a slot machine I can tell you with pretty good certainty that casinos don't have a positive effect on disposable income and good use of the existing income in the area surrounding :)Are there solid local employers OTHER than the casino in a 15-minute drive?
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16 January 2025 | 1 reply
@Mario MoralesHow are you defining a "traditional agent"?
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14 February 2025 | 9 replies
You can use HML don't get me wrong but if you just put a little bit effort in to pre-planning and getting all your ducks in a row then going with a traditional community bank would be a better option not only for your current new construction needs but also for future acquisitions.
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11 February 2025 | 6 replies
Currently, my structure projects 8-12% IRR which stems solely from appreciation-based gains and has risks that differ from traditional REI or syndications.
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16 February 2025 | 3 replies
No distress, no repairs needed—just a seller with a problem that couldn’t be solved through the traditional listing process.
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9 February 2025 | 3 replies
Shared housing provides affordable, flexible rental options for young professionals, remote workers, and students.As shown above, co-living properties have more demand than traditional two-bedroom units and appeal to a wider tenant base.2.
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16 February 2025 | 1 reply
My husband recently started his own renovation business so we can't do traditional funding.
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11 February 2025 | 18 replies
Quote from @Matt Wan: Can I purchase a property using a traditional mortgage without being physically present for any part of the process?
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16 February 2025 | 11 replies
Easier to ScaleWith less reliance on deep-discount deals and cash buyers, I can scale novations faster than traditional wholesaling.Final ThoughtsI’m not saying wholesaling is dead, but novations have helped me close deals I would’ve lost before.