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    The AI Entrepreneurship thread. Code AI? Interested in AI? Data Science? Machine Learning?

    HOT! 
    Hey Chris, thanks for sharing all this valuable info. What's your take on data sci vs finance? I currently work in real estate banking but am torn by the strong need for data sci/analytics in the market. Looking to maximize my job income as I work on a fastlane product in a separate field...
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    SOLD COMPANY & NET £500k FROM IT - what next?

    That's awesome! Greatest lesson you learned/took away from the process? Did you hold inventory of the product? Biggest challenge?
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    SOLD COMPANY & NET £500k FROM IT - what next?

    How long was the process of building the business?
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    SOLD COMPANY & NET £500k FROM IT - what next?

    As MJ mentioned, it would be okay to sit on the money a bit. If you do decide on the real estate route, take the time to educate yourself on the topic if not already familiar. I'm a big believer in the power of real estate, but with your proven track record of past success in selling your...
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    Would YOU House-Hack this 4-Flat?

    Yes, the 1bds are occupied. One of the 3bds is currently vacant and the other will be vacant by the end of the month. Not sure on why. Assuming the owner is simply not concerned or engaged to fix it. I woud intially keep the tenants there. And focus on the 3bd rooms and rehab I was thinking...
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    Would YOU House-Hack this 4-Flat?

    Thanks for the input! It makes much more sense to live in the 1bd, which I was planning on doing intially. Then I started thinking about the rehab work and figured it can also make sense to occupy one of the 3ds, which are vacant, and simultaneously work on them while the 1bds brough in at least...
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    Would YOU House-Hack this 4-Flat?

    You make some great points. I definitely agree on many of them. My mentor just suggested perhaps looking at a slightly better location. He recently renovated his own 4 flat and will greatly improve his NOI, almost by 50%. The location is already popular and will only continue improving, where...
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    Would YOU House-Hack this 4-Flat?

    Short term, my goal is to live for free. Through the rehab forcing appreciation and potentially refinancing, and using the money for the next one(BRRR). Goal would be to ultimately leverage into more units Hypothetically, living for free, and eventually breaking even wouldn't be the worst...
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    Would YOU House-Hack this 4-Flat?

    Hey guys, Came across a potential house hack opportunity and wanted to get some feedback. I am determined to live rent free! What are your thoughts? Maybe some input from @JScott and @G_Alexander @Envision would be great: 4 flat - Asking ~363K in Chicago Rents: 3bd ($1200+$120 garage)...
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    WIX vs Having a professional create a website

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    Thanks again! Really appreciate it. Will get to reading asap.
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    WIX vs Having a professional create a website

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    Wow thats great insight! Thanks for the response. You are correct. Now I can refer to some of the actual other hosts mentioned throughout the thread. Makes much more sense. Any specific reasons why people you know usually wanted a refund ?
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    WIX vs Having a professional create a website

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    That helps a lot. Thanks for your feedback! One of the things I'm concerned about is the name of the site if I don't buy the premium version. I want to make sure I don't have "xxxx.wordpress.com" have you dealt with this ? It comes off a bit unprofessional to me. Maybe I'm mistaken but when...
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    WIX vs Having a professional create a website

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    So WordPress offers 3 options now as the basic package , intermediary and premium. Do you suggest the premium version from the get go? I've only previously used Weebly and Wix but the support and capabilities of WordPress seem too good to pass up. Just wondering if the premium version is what...
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    500 MILLION DOLLAR DEAL

    EXECUTION 
    That's a great IRR to aim for! Mind touching on what kind of criteria solidifies your approval of the neighborhood? For example, do you look for something near a school or hospitals etc. Or is it more big picture stuff and just knowing this market is growing in general. Any tips on when to buy...
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    500 MILLION DOLLAR DEAL

    EXECUTION 
    Intersting thread so far ! Thanks for the feedback. Can you provide some insight into your due diligence process? What do you look out for most? What kind of IRR or ROI is generally your goal? You mentioned a waiting game and an overpriced market.. how much of a discount do you suggest / do...
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    STOP Paying Rent: Live For Free

    GOLD! REAL ESTATE 
    Good insight. Appreciate the feedback! Have been focusing on the up and coming neighborhoods as mentioned, but in a city like Chicago, you know how over priced some of these assets can get. Have looked out for areas that are technically the ghetto but changing haha. As you mention, the cashflow...
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    STOP Paying Rent: Live For Free

    GOLD! REAL ESTATE 
    @G_Alexander what are you thoughts on interest rates at the moment / the market as a whole? I have spoken with many people who are very concerned with the coming new year etc. And are holding off buying property. Many think we are at the top or close to the top of the market. Is it just a...
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    How I built a following of 3.8 Million on Instagram. Blueprint

    HOT! SOCIAL MEDIA SIDE HUSTLE 
    Some insightful info on here. Thanks for contributing! Can you touch on the e-commerce side of your business? Do you use a 3rd party to handle fulfillment, etc? Do you hold your own inventory and ship out yourself? What are your biggest take a ways from this side of the business over the...
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    STOP Paying Rent: Live For Free

    GOLD! REAL ESTATE 
    Definitely keep us posted. One of my favorite threads as well. Hoping to contribute with my own house hack story in the near future. Good price for the 4 plex btw!
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    Quit my job, running my real estate company and new beginnings

    INTRO 
    This was great and very insightful. I currently work in multifamily real estate but am looking to grow a portfolio of rental properties too. I want to pursue value add rentals like yourself. How do you suggest going about remodeling these units if i dont have any direct trades experience...
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