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Why Flipping Houses is a Bad Idea: The Hidden Costs
Why Flipping Houses is a Bad Idea: The Hidden Costs House flipping has become popular, often glamorized by television shows and success stories. It’s one of the first ways newbie investors get started in real estate. House flipping involves buying properties at a lower market rate, renovating them, and selling them at a higher price…
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How To Invest 100k In Real Estate For Passive Income
How To Invest 100k In Real Estate For Passive Income Investing $100,000 in real estate can be a strategic move toward financial success. I should know, as once I started investing extra money outside the stock market ten years ago, things started to change (for the better). In case you haven’t noticed, numerous investment strategies…
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Doctor AI: Can Artificial Intelligence Improve Healthcare?
Doctor AI: Can Artificial Intelligence Improve Healthcare? Advancements in artificial intelligence (e.g., ChatGPT) and data analytics have led to the development of “doctor AI” solutions that are transforming patient care. These AI-driven tools, such as chatbots and online diagnostic systems, aim to provide fast, accurate, and personalized healthcare advice. Doctor AI applications can analyze health…
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How to Find Top Off-Market Real Estate Deals
How to Find Top Off-Market Real Estate Deals In the world of real estate investment, off-market deals represent a significant opportunity for investors. We acquire most of our RV parks and mobile home parks this way. These are properties that are not listed on Multiple Listing Services (MLS), providing you with exclusive access and potentially more…
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The Great Escape: When Do Doctors Really Retire?
The Great Escape: When Do Doctors Really Retire? Deciding when to retire is a significant consideration for doctors. The ones in my area seem to work well into their 70s and 80s. The age when doctors retire matters because it impacts how many are available to work, patient access to healthcare, and the cost of…
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What is a DSO? Understanding Dental Support Organizations
What is a DSO? Understanding Dental Support Organizations I have been practicing as a periodontist for nearly 20 years. Early in my career, I noticed that only about 1-2 booths at the meetings were related to DSOs or private equity. Now, that number has increased to over 30%. The landscape has certainly changed. In this…
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How Hard Money Loan Requirements Work: A Complete Guide
How Hard Money Loan Requirements Work: A Complete Guide When I first heard the term “hard money loan,” it took me back to my college days when I was broke yet still found a way to play craps. In craps, a “hard way” bet is a wager that a specific pair of doubles (e.g., two…
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How to Start an RV Park: Building Your Dream Campground
How to Start an RV Park: Building Your Dream Campground I used to invest solely in apartments until I found the hidden gems of real estate: RV parks. This asset class, along with mobile home parks, are some of the most overlooked. There’s no better way to turn a vacant tract of land into a…
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The Real Estate Syndication Structure (EXPLAINED)
The Real Estate Syndication Structure (EXPLAINED) It took injuring my wrist snow skiing to make me realize I couldn’t work as a dentist if I couldn’t use my hands. This led me down the rabbit hole of needing passive income, eventually investing in real estate syndications. And I can’t tell you how glad I am…
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Why Do Squatters Have Rights? – Everything to Know
Why Do Squatters Have Rights? – Everything to Know If you’ve ever thrown a party, you’re probably familiar with the guest who lingers too long, becoming an unwanted annoyance. Imagine that frustration but on a larger scale: someone enters your property without an invitation and decides to make it their home. This frustrating scenario is…
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Real Estate Syndication vs REIT: Which is Right for You?
Real Estate Syndication vs REIT: Which is Right for You? New Passive Investor Circle members often think that a REIT is the same as a real estate syndication. If you want to check out my video breakdown on the two, take a look here: Both investments offer unique opportunities to invest in real estate, but…
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Introduction to 721 Exchange: A Strategy for Capital Gains
Introduction to 721 Exchange: A Strategy for Capital Gains The 721 exchange, also known as the UPREIT (Umbrella Partnership Real Estate Investment Trust) transaction, is a popular strategy among real estate investors for deferring capital gains taxes. This technique allows property owners to contribute their real estate into a REIT (Real Estate Investment Trust) in…
