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It’s been a busy couple of years. I was really active here for a while but took a hiatus. I left my desk job to start my own business and swing a hammer. The physical labor has been tough, but the peace of mind is wel...
So I was raised in the virgin islands and then i joined the military and traveled the world. I just got out and when i was in the military i lived in japan. I just got out and im now im a job that is 100% travel. I w...
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Long story, not so short:
So I have one rental property (that I used to live in) and been wanting to grow my portfolio into a main source of income. I am active duty Navy (enlisted), and am planning on getting out (...
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I am an international investor and find that Commercial real estate is very attractive. However, after doing some research, I found the purchasing procedure is very complicated. For example, when performing due dilige...
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What is your morning routine? 🤔
I absolutely swear by Hal Elrod’s “Miracle Morning” routine! Some days it is a little bit harder for me to implement everything depending on the situation, but I have a pretty good sys...
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Hi, I'm a Chicagoland local looking to invest in Milwaukee. Looking for referrals for local lenders, property managers and GC in the area. Thanks in advance!
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Hello everyone. I have several properties scattered in Vegas and Reno. Yesterday I purchased another 2/1 condo (850sf) that needs to be fully rehabbed. I have great contractors in Vegas but am struggling to find on...
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Hello everyone,I recently bought a second property in Michigan and I'm really excited to get it rented. However, I was unsure whether I needed to open a new bank to manage the finances associated with the property. I ...
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This scenario came up in the Buy & Hold / Multi-Family / Short Term Rental study group this past Thursday. Wanted to solicit this group's opinions ...A group member reports that for one of his SFR units, the rent ...
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Hi, I just had a general question about whether you would generate bigger returns being a hard money lender or a buy and hold investor in real estate. I know both can be successful, I'm just wondering the pro's and...