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17 January 2025 | 4 replies
There are a very limited and reliable few of lenders that do true DSCR 2nds.
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2 February 2025 | 5 replies
Keep the text from the “reliable” tenant that shows they provided the addresses you sent the letters to.
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15 January 2025 | 27 replies
I think when you start you need to make sure you work with people who are reliable.
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27 January 2025 | 25 replies
Understand the multi-family market, scale up portfolio efficiently, focus on value-add opportunities, build a reliable team, stay informed, and engage with the community for support.Good luck!
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16 January 2025 | 9 replies
These groups are goldmines for finding mentors, reliable vendors, and other investors to learn from.Property ManagementChoosing the right property management company can make or break your experience.
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19 January 2025 | 1 reply
—it’s also about reliability, attention to detail, and someone who just “gets” your space and your guests’ expectations.Do you have any hidden gems, local recommendations, or tips to share?
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3 February 2025 | 4 replies
Or we gradually perform high-quality updates for a live-in flip, then roll the equity into a new home.Regarding rental income, we aim to boost income, lower our effective tax rate by generating more low tax-drag income with rental income (since there’s not much we can do to lower out W2 tax bills) and have retirement cash flow.To compare the financial impact over 10-20 years, we want to analyze renting versus flipping.
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28 January 2025 | 9 replies
However, if you're tackling rental properties, it's best advised just to connect and work with a reliable and resourceful contractor who will shoot you straight.
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18 January 2025 | 2 replies
Reliable and ConsistentThey show up when they say they will, stick to the schedule, and follow through on their promises.
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17 January 2025 | 19 replies
Would be great to have more to compare with what I already have quotes from.