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This is my very first post! I have been reading about Self Directed IRAs as it was a recommendation from a conference I attended (and paid quite a bit for) regarding real estate investing. The way it was described mad...
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So I am looking for my next flip in Houston (wholesalers, let me know if you have anything!)The reason I am writing this post is that I have two friends who want to lend me some money for the flip (I will put in some ...
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I'am looking to transition from wholesaling into buy/hold and rehab/flips. I have an existing business line of credit (outside of real estate) that I could use to fund deals and I also have personal property with equi...
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Hello I am from Arizona so I would appreciate someone from Arizona reach out to me so we can talk on the phone ideally. However I will explain my situation here in some detail. Not that I am entitled to anyone's advic...
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This may be mind boggling but I do not quite understand how wholesaling is considered real estate investing. Please explain. AY
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Have you partnered up with someone on a real estate deal, where it got really ugly for one reason or another? Do you have a partnership horror story?
If so, please share it so we can all learn how to protect ourselv...
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I will say I have spent a little bit of money under $500.00 i would say trying to learn about how to invest in real estate. But i can truly say I have learned a lot about real estate on this site. Has anyone else had ...
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I'm currently working to build a list of lenders. It has been easy finding hard money lenders, but obviously at higher interest rates (plus points). I've heard that private money lenders (individuals) offer better ...
Hey all, I am planning to start a small coffee shop in my city. I am a big fan of espresso. So, I thought why not sell it. There is great happiness associated with doing a business that you like. But the thing is, I a...
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Howdy,
Just curious as I am sure this varies from location to location. Given the current lending and credit climate, how much cash reserves would you consider enough to start a business flipping homes?
Would it be...