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Hello,
Who here does not follow the 50% rule when analyzing/purchasing a property for long term hold? There are a few reasons I can see someone not using it i.e. they are relying on appreciation (not my cup of tea), ...
Hi all,I have watched countless videos on real estate investing. Some investors are all about buying “doors” to rent. Then there are the flippers and developers. Please help me understand why, besides getting monthly ...
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Maybe it was the Mai Tai's in Maui...But I decided 2015 was the year to really put everything into my real estate deals. I figured it was a good idea to start direct mail so I told my friend Michael Quarles what my go...
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I'm totally new to Wholesaling and I have heard it was a challenge, but I just spent over $400 at yellow letters.com and listsource.com for direct mail marketing, I'm putting up bandit signs, I'm driving for dollars, ...
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I finished a BRRR in the Smokies- now I’m short term renting it out. Losing money but created a ton of equity.
House is amazing and I want to hold long term but hemerging a bunch of cash right now.
What do I do?
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Many say grit and persistence keeps us going. @Engelo Rumora reminds us to be willing to keep going when you don't think you can keep going any longer. And I've learned that its about the relationships that you build...
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Looks like Cozy is transitioning to Apartments.com https://cozy.co/future-of-cozy/
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