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18 June 2024 | 69 replies
This is why rich people, despite cries about not paying fair shares, in reality pay disproportionately more per dollar than others, that is, more than their fair share relative to others.
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15 June 2024 | 4 replies
The reality is the opposite - if it's not in writing then the PMC doesn't have to provide the service or can charge extra for it!
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18 June 2024 | 83 replies
I don't think it's a trend, I think it's the reality of the population explosion.
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16 June 2024 | 27 replies
Reality hits hard on the first property when you realize that you need far more than 20-25% down to get into a deal.
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14 June 2024 | 3 replies
@Cynthia Fuentes reality check you may not want to hear:How will you succeed when you've been in the business for 11 years, but don't know the licensing requirements - or a better place to research than asking a bunch of strangers?
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14 June 2024 | 28 replies
And that's fine.....if you have money to burn.Disclosure: I have no idea about the realities of STRs in this area, but I trust my gut....I only have my current cabin as a guide and it’s still doing fairly well.
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14 June 2024 | 2 replies
In reality this is only one piece of the puzzle.
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14 June 2024 | 2 replies
So, ideally a 30yr track record with no investor losses across hundreds of deals is preferred, but in reality, for many people reading this, you will either get experience and long track record, OR impeccable, no investor loss track record.
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14 June 2024 | 3 replies
The reality is the opposite - if it's not in writing then the PMC doesn't have to provide the service or can charge extra for it!
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13 June 2024 | 29 replies
The reality is that 2024 is a challenging market with higher prices and interest rates.I still believe in West Coast appreciation.