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27 November 2024 | 10 replies
To overcome these, investors should focus on smaller properties, value-add opportunities, expand into secondary markets, leverage creative financing, partner for scale, monitor development trends, network aggressively, and use market data tools for tailored advice.
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1 December 2024 | 24 replies
That's not ideal but it's manageable with travel nurses and other MTR tenants we'll be targetting.Thanks for the data @Eric Fernwood.
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25 November 2024 | 19 replies
This will give you an idea of where you can be priced at with factual data rather than guessing a 3%. 3% could be sufficient but the data will help you be confident in your decision.
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27 November 2024 | 2 replies
(Inspectors are generalists, so specialists are essential for plumbing and electrical issues in older homes.)Structural Concerns: If potential structural damage is spotted, hire an engineer to assess it properly.Be Diligent and Proactive: Old homes often require extra due diligence.
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4 December 2024 | 17 replies
I don’t have any debt besides my mortgage fortunately or unfortunately however you look at it, and I’m not opposed to using my extra funds to buy down my mortgage but I’m afraid it won’t lower my DTI quite enough.
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29 November 2024 | 12 replies
However, they charge extra for things like the Statement of Information (SOI), which costs $75, and the BOI report, which costs $90.
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25 November 2024 | 7 replies
Removing a wall could add value to the home in theory, but for some rental areas, having extra rooms helps.
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27 November 2024 | 5 replies
Don’t be afraid to reach out and offer value, even if it means going the extra mile in the beginning.
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4 December 2024 | 18 replies
It's easy to obtain, costs very little, and doesn't require extra, on-going effort to maintain.
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25 November 2024 | 12 replies
@Hamed RahimiThere are no mapping programs to transfer data.