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11 October 2024 | 41 replies
For instance, Choose Chicago (I used to work for them) is the marketing arm for the city and they drive huge pieces of business that will drive hundreds of people into downtown selling out all the hotels and driving prices crazy high.
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9 October 2024 | 0 replies
With AI companies accounting for 15% of new leases this year, the sector is becoming a driving force in San Francisco's post-pandemic recovery.
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8 October 2024 | 2 replies
We seem to be returning to the “Drive until you qualify” days, where homebuyers are forced to move further out to find affordable housing.For someone who works in Marlborough and only commutes a couple of times a week, buying a multifamily home in Worcester might seem like a smart investment.
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6 October 2024 | 12 replies
Any tips for finding that sweet spot between profitability and sustainability?
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11 October 2024 | 15 replies
Thanks, great advice.My main concern is that I am not local (about a 2 hour drive to my market area).
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9 October 2024 | 7 replies
They always have meetings if you wanted to take a drive.
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8 October 2024 | 0 replies
We own 7 properties that we will start developing in 2025.We are currently remodeling my wife’s two-story home, turning that into two rentals.A developer contacted us and is using our largest plot to build a four-story condo building trading one condo for the opportunity.We drive and live in an 18 wheeler debt-free saving up capital for the next opportunity.
10 October 2024 | 0 replies
While you’ll face a fair share of rejections, patience, and persistence can lead to excellent off-market opportunities.Search for “For Sale By Owner” yard signsKeep a sharp eye out when you’re driving through your target neighborhoods.
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9 October 2024 | 8 replies
Driving to and from work you should be listening to podcastsIn your free time, I would analyze deals.
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9 October 2024 | 5 replies
Yes @Michael Smythe I was planning on but I also have a small room in NYC (where I work) so the days I don’t want to drive I would stay here and go back to PA weekends but I spoke to a lender and said I would not qualify for that since it’s a bit far from my job and they might think I’m doing mortgage fraud it’s just complicated so she recommends just doing a conventional loan with 15-20% down payment and use it as an investment property Which at that point I’m not sure if it’s worth it.