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Land Flipping 101: How To Start Flipping Land For Profit (2026 Guide) Dec 08, 2025

Key Takeaways: Land Flipping

  • What: Land flipping is the strategic arbitrage of raw land—buying undervalued plots from motivated sellers and reselling them for a profit.
  • Why: Returns often
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What Is Driving For Dollars? The 5 Best Real Estate Apps In 2026 Dec 05, 2025

Key Takeaways — Driving for Dollars (What, Why, How)

  • What: Driving for dollars is a boots-on-the-ground lead tactic—cruise targeted neighborhoods, spot distressed or vacant homes,
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The 70% Rule In House Flipping: The Ultimate Guide (2026) Dec 05, 2025

Key Takeaways: 70% Rule House Flipping

  • What: A formula used by real estate investors to determine the Maximum Allowable Offer (MAO) on a property.
  • Why: It builds in a 30% cushion to cover
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Double Closing Real Estate: The Ultimate Guide (2026) Dec 05, 2025

Key Takeaways: Double Closing Real Estate

  • What: A strategy where an investor purchases a property (A-B transaction) and immediately resells it to an end buyer (B-C transaction) on the same
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PropStream Review: Is This Real Estate Software Worth It? Dec 05, 2025

If you’ve been exploring real estate investing, chances are you’ve come across PropStream. It’s one of the most talked-about tools in the space—but is all the hype justified? In this PropStream ...

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How To Find Distressed Properties: 10 Best Strategies For Real Estate Investors Dec 05, 2025

If you’re trying to figure out how to find distressed properties, you’re in the right place. Distressed homes—whether they’re physically run-down, financially troubled, or stuck in probate—can...

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