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Best investments to make before Real Estate
Investor Mindset
Best investments to make before Real Estate

I am currently too young and don’t have enough money saved up to invest in real estate and was wondering what I should do to save up for my first real estate investment a little down the road?

Georgia Investors — What’s Actually Working for You Right Now?
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Atlanta, Georgia
Georgia Investors — What’s Actually Working for You Right Now?

Curious what’s been working for everyone investing around Metro Atlanta lately. For those doing fix & flips, buy & holds, BRRRRs, or anything else — what have some of your better deals looked like recently? How did you originally find the deal? What made you decide to pull the trigger on it? What...

Been Working Through "follow up guilt"
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Been Working Through "follow up guilt"

Like all good (recovering) Catholics, I have crippling guilt that comes with most things I do in life somehow. Only have joking, but the mental battle or work lately has been around "followup" and finding where the line between being persistent and being annoying or pushy is. The struggle for me ...

Flipping end goal pivot
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Indianapolis, Indiana
Flipping end goal pivot

As we our all aware sellers markets aren’t as favorable at this very moment. I currently have a flip sitting on the market for almost 2 months we have done some pricing corrections but no bites yet . What is the best exit strategy to stop the bleeding in this market ?

Capital Provider, Not Capital Seeker"
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Capital Provider, Not Capital Seeker"

I appreciate all the connection requests from the community! To make sure we're all connecting efficiently, I wanted to clarify my focus. I'm here specifically to connect with active real estate investors who have deals and need funding. If you're flipping properties, renovating, or investing in ...

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If You Had $20K to Grow Your RE Business: Mastermind or Execution?
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If You Had $20K to Grow Your RE Business: Mastermind or Execution?

I’m working through my 2027 business planning and wrestling with a capital-allocation question. I’d be interested in hearing from experienced investors who have faced something similar. Assume you have $20,000 available specifically to grow your real estate business, and that’s the entire growth ...

New real estate investor
Investor Mindset
Nashville, Tennessee
New real estate investor

Hi! I’m looking to connect with other women who are getting into real estate investing or already investing. I’m newer to it and would love to find some like-minded women to connect with on Instagram, share what we’re learning, talk through ideas, and hold each other accountable as we work toward...

Triangle area question
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Durham, North Carolina
Triangle area question

Hey everyone! Fairly new to the Triangle area of NC and trying to learn the market better. Does anyone have experience investing out there or know of any off market opportunities? Would love to connect with anyone active in that area and potentially work together. Thanks in advance! 🤝

Don’t Let a Lack of the Right Tools Cost You Real Estate Opportunities
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Don’t Let a Lack of the Right Tools Cost You Real Estate Opportunities

In real estate, opportunities can appear quickly and disappear just as fast. Many investors miss out not because they lack ambition or good ideas, but because they don’t have access to the right tools, resources, funding, or guidance when they need them most. Building a successful real estate bus...

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a Lender You Can Actually Trust: Why Relationships Matter More Than Rates
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a Lender You Can Actually Trust: Why Relationships Matter More Than Rates

how many of us have been burned by lenders who just don't get it? You know the ones... the ones who make big promises but disappear when things get tough, or who treat you like just another number in their pipeline. The reality is, in this business, trust is everything. We're not just dealing wit...

Houston Investors, what are you looking for in your flips?
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Houston, Texas
Houston Investors, what are you looking for in your flips?

Hey Investors/Agents, I've heard mixed thoughts within a high market of inventory and volume at low costs within the city, Do you have a certain criteria or rule when It comes to finding your deals? What margins are you looking for and is there a favorable rehab budget you like to stay within?

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RCFE and Senior Living
Investor Mindset
Sacramento, California
RCFE and Senior Living

Hello Everyone, I am fairly new to this forum, but I wanted to use this opportunity to find people to connect with who are interested in the same field. I am currently operating an RCFE (Assisted Living Facility) and plan to target this niche within real estate investing. I have been operating st...

What flippers get wrong about bids when they move to commercial
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What flippers get wrong about bids when they move to commercial

I was a GC for 20 years and now consult on commercial projects. When flippers move up, the rehab instincts carry over, but one thing breaks: how you read a bid. On a house, a bid that leaves something out is usually a small problem. You catch it at framing, eat a few thousand dollars, and move on...

Investing before the permit: would you, if refunds were guaranteed?
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Investing before the permit: would you, if refunds were guaranteed?

Hey BP long time no see , I'm 18 and I've been working on an idea for two years. I'd love feedback from people who actually invest in real estate, because you'll see the holes faster than anyone. The idea is called Votely. Instead of investing in a whole company or a whole fund, you back one spec...

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My Thoughts on Helping People
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My Thoughts on Helping People

"Helping business owners grow their companies means something personal to me. I still remember that frustrating plateau where you know you're capable of more but can't quite figure out how to get there. Someone once took a chance on me during those moments, and I've been committed to paying that ...

Investor or Trader
Investor Mindset
Investor or Trader

Are you primarily a real estate investor, or a real estate trader? Investor - invests for long term appreciation, cash flow, tax benefits, and loan amortization Trader - invests for short term profits, usually thru purchase and relatively quick resale, taking advantage of under market purchase pr...

Looking for investors with experience in Wyandotte County, KS — especially “Unfit to
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Kansas City, Kansas
Looking for investors with experience in Wyandotte County, KS — especially “Unfit to

I’m looking at buying a property in Kansas City, KS that is very close to my personal residence. The property is also directly adjacent to me, and the land actually butts up against my property, which is a big part of why I’m interested in this particular one. Im almost certain the house fire end...

Dave Ramsey on paying cash for real estate preferably with no debt
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Phoenix, Arizona
Dave Ramsey on paying cash for real estate preferably with no debt

What's your opinion on Dave Ramsey method for success, he mentions a lot its best to buy real estate property cash with no debt or as last resort 15yr mortgage, for most that are just starting out its almost impossible to have over a couple$ 100k to invest in real estate cash.

Former Athlete Starting in Real Estate
Investor Mindset
Chicago, Illinois
Former Athlete Starting in Real Estate

Hi everyone, I’m a former Northwestern football player looking to get started in real estate investing and build a strong long-term portfolio. Over the past several months, I’ve been taking the education side seriously by reading books, studying underwriting, analyzing deals, and working toward m...

Kansas City Investor Group Recommendations Needed!
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Kansas City, Missouri
Kansas City Investor Group Recommendations Needed!

Hey everyone, I am a new investor looking to start making connections with other investors, lenders, agents, and more here in Kansas City. Would anyone know of exceptional mastermind groups, events, and/or meet ups where I can start connecting and growing alongside like minded people? Thanks!

Connecting With People
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Connecting With People

I’ve had the opportunity to connect with people from all different backgrounds, each with their own story, goals, and challenges. What stands out to me most is that no two situations are ever the same—and that’s why I take the time to listen before anything else. For me, this is about building ge...

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10 years of investing and financially free?
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10 years of investing and financially free?

Hello investors! I recently listened to bigger pockets episode titled "the 7-property retirement plan ($80,000/yr)" August 7th release. I can't seem to figure out the math behind how this is possible in 10yrs. He mentioned at end of podcast that 10% return on equity is achievable and doable by an...

Stop Spamming Me Bro
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Stop Spamming Me Bro

I get it guys, we're all here to make money. To make money you've got to be an aggressive lead generator. Hell, i've built my career on lead generation. But we all hate spam.....but to be honest, if the spam is good, I'm not really that mad at it. But if the spam sucks, it makes me want to throat...

What If the Deal Isn’t the Opportunity?
Investor Mindset
Chattanooga, Tennessee
What If the Deal Isn’t the Opportunity?

Bridge Builders I’ve been thinking a lot lately about the space between a good opportunity and the people capable of doing something meaningful with it. Real estate teaches us to look for properties. Find the deal, analyze it, figure out the financing, execute the plan and hopefully create some v...

Having Trust in People
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Having Trust in People

I wanted to take a moment to talk about private lending in a more personal way. I know that reaching out to someone you don’t know about your business or personal financial situation can feel uncomfortable. There are a lot of people online making big promises, and it’s understandable to be cautio...

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