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1 January 2025 | 36 replies
Picture this: 3 pools and hot tubs, a dynamic game room, a versatile venue, pickle-ball courts, outdoor theater, mini-golf, and more.
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4 January 2025 | 9 replies
That means clearly calling out 4+ awesome amenities they can’t resist—like “Lakefront Retreat | GameRoom | HotTub | EV Charger” instead of “Charming Cottage with a Beautiful View.”Why It WorksGrabs attention with specifics (people love hot tubs).Tells guests exactly what they can expect, so they’ll click over your competitors.Makes your property unique—no more “cozy” or “adorable” listings lost in the crowd.Try ThisBrainstorm your top must-see amenities.Keep the wording short, clear, and hype-worthy.Swap out any fluff words like “cute,” “lovely,” or “charming.”
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30 January 2025 | 62 replies
And they did it for years before my family bought that ranch.Many my age born in the 50s we did work in Ag in the 60s I lived in Cupertino CA and I cut Cotts in the summer.. thats splitting apricots in half and laying them on a big wooden board to then dry naturally in the sun out doors.. hard to find REAL dried apricots these days U can still find them in Trader Joes though..
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11 January 2025 | 4 replies
Focus on fundamentals: buy below market value, have strong cash flow (or a clear path to creating it), and maintain sufficient reserves to weather any unexpected challenges.If you’re strategic and stay patient, this market could create opportunities that lay the groundwork for long-term success.
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3 February 2025 | 37 replies
Setting up out door grilling space, because if you don't they will so it's a matter of do you want it at random or by designation.
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30 December 2024 | 13 replies
I would say high-quality bedding, cozy outdoor spaces with firepits or seating, and thoughtful touches like local coffee bar setups.
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6 February 2025 | 20 replies
When was the last time the weather stripping was replaced on the doors and windows or someone went around sealing the tiny window sill cracks with silicone?
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19 January 2025 | 18 replies
Low insurance" is concerning to me, as Athens gets a LOT of high wind / weather / tornado activity for unknown reasons - they just got hit again last weekend.
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29 January 2025 | 23 replies
Just as expectations were too high for Tampa a few years ago, I believe that as supply and weather continue to pummel prices in Tampa, that the pendulum will swing too far the other way.
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19 January 2025 | 9 replies
But ultimately the responsibility lies in my hands.I jumped on a seesaw of risk hoping that the momentum would catapult my bank account into six figures only to find out the hard way that flipping houses isn’t as easy as I had predicted.This house was purchased for $64,000 with an expected rehab of $100k to $120k depending on how much work the dilapidated and neglected house needed.The midwest is lovely but the houses carry the weight of weather storms nearly a century old leading to more damage than a beginning investor could expect.The appraisal came in at $225k for my lender meaning our all-in cost would be around 85% of the sales price worst case.