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5 February 2025 | 21 replies
And, you don't want to rely on a security deposit offset/fight should damages be sustained.
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22 January 2025 | 2 replies
Post pandemic, the secret is out and investors can no longer 'simply' operate a nightly vacation rental in most cities and regions.
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24 January 2025 | 0 replies
.- Property Transfer Tax (Grunderwerbsteuer): 3.5-6.5%, depending on the region- Land Registration Fees: Approximately 0.5-1.5%.- Realtor Fees: As mentioned, these range from 3-7% of the purchase price, plus VAT.Benefits for Service Members- Equity Building: Owning property builds equity over time, providing long-term financial security.- Strong Rental Potential: If reassigned, you can rent the property out in Germany high-demand rental market.- Tax Advantages: Germany offers tax deductions for property owners, which can help offset some costs.Key TakeawaysService members have a unique opportunity to buy property in Germany with minimal upfront costs.
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6 February 2025 | 6 replies
Do you think we'll see more foreclosures in certain regional areas or markets around the nation?
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29 January 2025 | 11 replies
Guessing the defense "my pricing software is responsible for these increases" may not be sustainable.
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21 January 2025 | 13 replies
Many fail because of the real estate as the section 8 program is nothing more than a band-aid fix that's rarely sustainable.
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23 January 2025 | 3 replies
I like to focus on the Mid-South and Midwest regions, particularly states like Texas, Arkansas, Tennessee, Alabama, and Oklahoma.
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16 January 2025 | 1 reply
But it's YOUR money, and Real Estate, to put it mildly, is a contact sport).Month 5: Deals & Network (15-18 hours/week)Submit first offersAttend 2-3 REI events monthlyBuild social media presenceKey Goal: First offer acceptedMonth 6: Scale & Automate (15-20 hours/week)Delegate initial tasksEstablish morning/evening routinesCreate follow-up systemsKey Goal: Sustainable weekly schedule🚫 Common Pitfalls to Avoid:Overcommitting earlyNeglecting W2 responsibilitiesSkipping system creationTaking on too many mentor calls✅ Success Markers:Consistent daily actionsGrowing networkClear systemsNo work conflictsSteady deal flowMaintained energy levels👉 Action Steps This Week:Audit your current scheduleBlock 2 hours dailyChoose your power hour (morning/evening)Set 30-day milestoneGeneral Comment: obviously not everyone will follow these suggestions.
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26 January 2025 | 3 replies
For this reason, it would be prudent to not overleverage yourself in this type of environment in order to wait and see where rates do end up falling, as there is consensus in the market we are moving into a falling rate environment, the exact timing of when rates will be falling is unknown and different scenario analysis should be added to underwriting refinance periods to be sure the project is sustainable if inflation resurges and a refinance is delayed.
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29 January 2025 | 3 replies
Especially for the Southeast / Sunbelt region of the US.