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I am a 44 year old lawyer who is seeking to transition to real estate investing with a goal of retiring from my legal practice and making a living on income from real estate. I have $250,000 to invest and am intereste...
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I have access to a HELOC of about $100k. Do I pay all cash or put 20-30% down? What is the best way to use it? I will have the payment of the HELOC and the mortgage if its not paid in cash. Any areas I should be looki...
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What we really need is for local banks to start doing commercial loans on investment properties (SFH) again.
I know some states are still doing these types of loans. But here in Illinois, our local banks have complet...
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Hey everyone,I've completed a few flips, but have always heard that larger multifamily deals is where most people gravitate towards. It does seem very interesting (and lucrative), but also overwhelming!I'm exploring a...
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I'm a licensed broker here in Upstate NY and I'm amazed at the lack of understanding that new investors have when it comes to agency. A close colleague and mentor in the business put it quite simply when I shared my ...
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Just started a new RE company geared towards managing real estate investments for others. I’ve been a licensed agent for 8+ years and have managed rentals here and there on a smaller scale but now fully prepared to bu...
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Anyone come across the new Rich Dad site shootingthesacredcows.com?
Any insight or comments on it?
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