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You come across the saying "you are the average of the five people you spend the most time with" in books, podcasts, and online. Anytime you're talking about real estate, business, and personal development. It's becom...
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I'm curious.How many of you feel you are making a lasting impact in society?This is a question I think about on a daily basis, perhaps you do too.I am a non-profit worker and will most likely be for the rest of my lif...
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Hi everyone, I am asking this question for a family member who is thinking of buying a new construction in Northern San Jose. The purpose would be to maybe have it for retirement in a few years (or at the very least h...
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This list could probably be fifty bullet points long and still not enough, but here are some tips, honest mistakes and things I wish someone had told me, or they told me and I didn't hear what they were saying. These ...
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My market is the Cleveland suburbs. I decided long ago that I want single family homes in B & C class neighborhoods that are sustaining or growing in population.
I come across a lot of investors at my meetings th...
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I have had about 6 bids from general contractors so far. None of them are up to par with what I am looking for as far as completeness and detail goes. It seems that most contractors want to give you a total cost but...
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Hello BPU.Upon further reading and listening, I’ve finally realized that a partner is a must have for my investment goals. I’ve never been a social media guy and I’m not very good at reaching out to others that share ...
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Been debating this one for a few months, off market deal.. 2bed/1bath and 2 smaller studio units.. Small town, war zones don't exist here.. To my knowledge, a rubber roof, newer furnaces.. Multi's are relatively...
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So a JV partner of mine said the other day " Just fax offers all day for 50% of the asking price"
Of course he goes on to say once we have on accepted we will do our due dilligence.
My thoughts on this after readi...
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This thread was started to have a place to brainstorm ideas that aim to raise private money. The goal is to think outside the box and realize prospects and locations to meet prospects that aren't readily apparent.
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