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20 December 2024 | 4 replies
- Network with local agents and investors, so you start getting first crack at new deals.If you can amp up the cashflow on the first duplex, you can use the extra cash to:- Pay down the mortgage, setting yourself up for a future refinance to free up your VA Entitlement.OR- For your next acquisition.One of your biggest challenges will to keep the cash flowing when you move out of a duplex.
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16 December 2024 | 43 replies
So naturally she is confused (I read this by coincidence).
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24 December 2024 | 23 replies
Developing that trust with someone you don't know may seem like a challenge, but if you approach it correctly, you should be able to achieve a pretty solid foundation of trust.The best way is to talk to others who have had an experience investing with the sponsor already.
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19 December 2024 | 15 replies
This is just the nature of commercial loans.
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16 December 2024 | 3 replies
I see the price range for these types of properties is between $1 million and $1.6 million, but finding a good deal in this market can be challenging.
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17 December 2024 | 1 reply
Removing a lien is challenging because you need the person who placed the lien to sign off to remove it.
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13 December 2024 | 13 replies
WikipediaLow crime rate: Never invest in any city on this list: The most dangerous cities in America, rankedLow operating costs: Good indicators of a pro-business climate include:Property taxes: State Property Tax Rates - Rocket Mortgage.State average insurance cost: Insurance - ValuePenguinState income taxes: Tax FoundationLow risk of a natural disaster: Natural disasters can devastate your property and the surrounding community, leading to job losses and the closure of shops and businesses.
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19 December 2024 | 8 replies
The insights gained from these projects have validated our initial assumptions about cost savings and construction efficiency.Future Vision:We're now developing a complete senior community model that combines:Affordable container homesCommunity-focused designSustainable practicesScalable business modelInvestment Perspective:From my fund management experience, I see three key advantages:Lower capital requirements than traditional developmentFaster time to marketMultiple revenue streams (sales, community fees, services)I'm sharing this to start a discussion and get feedback from the BP community.Questions for discussion:What challenges do you see in this model?
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30 December 2024 | 24 replies
Sometimes you have to challenge the SOW and determine if everything really needs to be done in order to attract qualified tenants.
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17 December 2024 | 15 replies
Always fix all water issues first before moving on to doing major repairs of a structural nature.