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11 January 2025 | 67 replies
On that scale we have a range of properties in our portfolio, even though I have started to trade out properties from the lower end back in 2014/2015, and some cashflow a little better - however, when you look at the total financial picture there is a lot more than cash flow: obviously appreciation, but also principal pay down, turn over rate and soft factors like tenant quality and with that turnover cost.RE's primary superpower is equity, cash flow is secondary.
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6 December 2024 | 5 replies
Always buff in the direction of the grain with a soft cloth to prevent further damage.
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12 December 2024 | 20 replies
Your tenant is experiencing life on earth and it shouldn't be a shock that the corners of the world are not all rounded and soft and warm to the touch.
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10 December 2024 | 11 replies
You may also want to ask when a member must be a guarantor of the loan, if a hard or soft credit inquiry is done, and if the loan reports to personal credit.cheers!
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10 December 2024 | 8 replies
Some use hard money or "soft money" dscr loans.
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11 December 2024 | 11 replies
I'm sitting in Omaha these days, but I’ve got a soft spot for these strategies because I’ve seen clients pivot from holding tight to their equity, to making bold moves that expanded their portfolios in ways they never imagined.
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3 December 2024 | 4 replies
I've got a couple of soft factor questions I'm not sure how to analyze and would love to speak to a few of you more experienced types!
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30 December 2024 | 89 replies
This airbnb was already furnished all I did was spend money on a couch and some other things the home needed like wine glasses or extra towels.
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3 December 2024 | 1 reply
.- Converted to a rental in 2024; initially rented for $4,750/month, but tenants moved out, and the soft Bay Area rental market has made filling it challenging.
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3 December 2024 | 4 replies
There are countless episodes on the various strategies as well as some of the soft skills you will need as an investor.