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Ben Ramsey Want to move forward but overthinking or scared to make a costly mistake.
5 December 2025 | 5 replies
Situations involving inherited property can be emotional and legally complex, so taking a breath before moving forward is smart.That said, opportunities like this can be great if handled correctly.Here are a few things to think through:Who legally owns the home right now?
Jake Andronico The New Construction “Premium” Just Vanished — And Nobody’s Talking About It
2 December 2025 | 2 replies
It’s a structural one.Why it’s happeningBuilders have tools individual sellers do not:• They can buy down mortgage rates into the 3’s-mid-5s while resales are stuck at 6.5%+• They can offer closing cost credits without triggering appraisal issues• They adjust pricing based on absorption rates, not emotions• Inventory carries measurable costs for them, so they act fasterMeanwhile, resale sellers are slow to reprice and anchored to peak-era expectations.That creates a pricing gap investors aren’t used to seeing.The investor angleFor most of the 2010s, investors avoided new construction because it was more expensive, taxed higher, and offered no rent premium.
Andy Sabisch Finding and Dealing with Tenants . . . A Painful Lesson to Share
5 December 2025 | 0 replies
We were told at first it was the kids, then it was an emotional support dog and then a service dog with documentation to be provided which of course never was. 
Samir Kaouche Let me introduce myself
20 November 2025 | 2 replies
My initial interest was in rehabilitating distressed properties, but I've found that land flipping and home wholesaling offers a more accessible entry point with fewer financial barriers and less emotional complexity.I'm pleased to join this group and look forward to networking with fellow professionals, expanding my knowledge, and contributing where I can be of assistance to others.Best regards,Samir Kaouche
Jerrell Slay owner financing
4 December 2025 | 11 replies
Hey Jerrell — even though this post is older, here’s a simple way to think about owner financing:Owner financing can actually benefit both sides: the seller gets steady income and potential tax benefits, and the buyer can avoid traditional lending hurdles.Focus on showing the seller the security: explain how the note will be structured (promissory note, mortgage/deed of trust) and that you can make timely payments.Sometimes it helps to offer a slightly higher interest rate than market — sellers like the idea of a return on their money.Keep the discussion on numbers and security, not emotions.
Shelly Rike Mitchell ESA pet and a non ESA dog
2 December 2025 | 4 replies
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Daniel Zieno Operating Agreement for partnership
5 December 2025 | 3 replies
Review this as if you are going through a bad divorce, as it is much easier to negotiate terms with everyone when emotions are taken out of the situation.
Ashley Slate First time LTR investor seeks new property in rural NC
5 December 2025 | 4 replies
A great area doesn’t automatically equal a great investment, so trust your math over your emotions.
Dan Gandee Don't FLIP when I say you need $100K+ to get started in fix & flip...
27 November 2025 | 6 replies
People love repeating that line because it sounds inspiring, but in the real world it falls apart fast so...Let’s talk about both sides of this.The harsh reality nobody wants to hear is that flipping will expose every weakness you have i.e. financial, operational, emotional, all of it.
Vanessa Herrera Howdy from Texas!
25 November 2025 | 7 replies
Its all the emotions all at once with the first rental.