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New Investor Scales from 0 to 51 Units in 4 Years Using Forced Equity & Cross-Collateralization
An investor went from 0 units to 51 units in four years. Here’s what actually drove the growth. Phase 1: Foundation Bought a 4-plex for ~$350K.Improved operations. Increased…
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Are you overpaying for your water bill in Chicago?
I just had a property management question from someone who recently asked: “I’ve had my 2-unit building for a year and a half. I’ve been paying $240 per…
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The Heavy Last Mile: Why many contractors are strong starters but weak finishers!
There’s a hard lesson many real estate operators learn too late: the final 5% of a construction project can be the most painful and dragging part of the…
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Mortgage Rates, Affordability, and the Shifting Real Estate Market
“As it stands today, about 44 million homeowners have a mortgage rate below 6%, according to a National Association of REALTORS® analysis. That’s lower than the current 30-year…
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Turning a Random Call Into a Reliable Partnership: Experience of Working with Jose!
Finding good contractors is tough. Really tough. So when I needed someone fast to repair and replace the front and back gates, plus the railings around one of…
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Why Some GOOD Contractors Don’t Easily Make My Shortlist! Story of Working with Bill!
Just recently, I hired a subcontractor, Bill, who reached out through our website to become one of our trusted vendors. He also provided a reference from one of…
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