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What is the best advice you could give to someone starting out as a real estate developer?
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I was asked this on the "Why Not?" podcast the other day for Brian Belaire, another successful investor and property manager who moved to Aruba and still operates a couple companies up here in the New England area, an...
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Does anyone have good experience with a company that offers Self Directed IRA accounts? I have an account with Equity Trust but there fees are high ($350/year) and the service is marginal.
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I want to setup a Self-Directed IRA. I have a list of dozens of providers. Before I start reaching out, what questions should I consider asking to ensure they are the right fit? To provide context: I'm an Active-Duty ...
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Hello. I'm looking into a real estate investing in the Cleveland and Akron area. There's been some quadplex homes that I'm interested in. What are the pros and cons of owning a quadplex vs. duplex? Would you recommend...
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I'd love to hear about your experiences and how they compare to other types of commercial real estate financing. Any tips or advice would be super helpful!
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Hello there - I have an opportunity to invest in my first syndication deal for a multifamily in Boston, MA. I have read and studied syndications and analysis pretty deeply, but am looking for a second (and third... fo...
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I am new to this forum and have recently starteted my journey on investing in rental properties. I made my own with some help of some books I have been reading and would like to see your thoughts on it. I look forwar...