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30 September 2024 | 25 replies
Idiots with cash overpay and it prices out the smart investor.You'd have to acquire properties at the auction/sherif sale level.
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1 October 2024 | 26 replies
Our company, Smart Property Systems used to use Forte for payment processing of rents.
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25 September 2024 | 2 replies
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27 September 2024 | 0 replies
Sellers, this is your moment to get creative—focus on pricing smartly and making upgrades that will set your property apart from the competition.
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24 September 2024 | 8 replies
Glass because they are 5 months out and are overpriced compared to what I get the other brands.
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25 September 2024 | 1 reply
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27 September 2024 | 1 reply
The fact that you've kept the same tenants for 4 years speaks to the stability of the rental income, which is key for buy-and-hold investments.Your strategy of house hacking and then moving into a rental property was a smart way to transition, and it’s clear that the live-in flip helped you build value.
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26 September 2024 | 17 replies
Have a roll in capable shower with a seat...this is pretty aesthetically pleasing to provide with a glass door and doesn't need to be a tub with a door.
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26 September 2024 | 16 replies
Using smart financing like portfolio loans or refinancing after value-add improvements can free up your capital for future investments.Diversify property types – I’ve seen investors get stuck in one type of rental (e.g., single-family homes) and miss out on opportunities in duplexes or small multifamily.