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7 January 2025 | 28 replies
I'm hesitant to set a utility cap, as I worry that disclosing a specific amount (like $500) could deter potential tenants.
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5 January 2025 | 12 replies
I've noticed some really extreme discrepancies between renting and potential mortgage payments which make me hesitant to buy a primary residence.My wife wants to move around 56 (not too far from the ocean), which I don't mind because it seems they have great school districts and we have young kids.
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20 January 2025 | 33 replies
It’s easy access to the other neighborhoods Lots of potential development space for bars and restaurants Lake effect brewing is dumping money into a brew pub.
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31 December 2024 | 0 replies
Lesson two: The Polytech area has a lot of potential but requires careful planning for the scope of work.
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31 December 2024 | 0 replies
Lesson two: The Polytech area has a lot of potential but requires careful planning for the scope of work.
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12 January 2025 | 28 replies
For higher-value or complex properties, a professional study's potential tax savings can outweigh its cost.
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2 January 2025 | 12 replies
If you put down an earnest deposit, you might lose out on that if you decide to back out(potentially). look at the agreement.The more important thing is, do you quality for conventional financing?
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15 January 2025 | 12 replies
If that doesn’t work, requesting a second appraisal is a calculated risk, but the potential upside might justify the $1,000 gamble.
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9 January 2025 | 21 replies
Because it takes repetition for people to remember things and you have to be top-of-mind when they encounter a potential client for you!
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31 December 2024 | 20 replies
As the portfolio grows, we’ll be able to implement gradual, strategic adjustments to rental rates, particularly for tenants in need, without undermining the overall financial health of the endowment.Phased Returns for Investors:Investors will be repaid through a combination of rental income and profits from other high-yield activities, such as property flips, during the early phases of the project.