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19 October 2024 | 0 replies
Contraction: Emphasize cash-flowing properties, distressed sales, and securing deals below market value.
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18 October 2024 | 8 replies
You absolutely need to get copies of all the leases, AND, before closing I definitely suggest you get estoppel agreements signed by the tenants verify their current rent, security deposits, and any other important terms.
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18 October 2024 | 1 reply
We negotiated a favorable deal by assessing the needed renovations and offering $60,000 to secure it quickly.
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23 October 2024 | 13 replies
This would make decision making hard, on top of likely needing owners to sign mortgage guarantees, etc.Not enough involvement/too many owners, that you no longer satisfy SECs rules for involvement and it is really a security that needs registered or exempted.Some middle ground, like DSTs or these other fractional ownership, where the admin work is so intensive that fees need to be higher to make it worthwhile for the operator.Then again, I am drawn to real estate, so by nature drawn to traditional, proven structures.
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18 October 2024 | 8 replies
Personal loan secured by the property: Same deal, no verbiage that I see making it appear that this is personally guaranteed3.
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22 October 2024 | 20 replies
.- All hardware should be present, property secured, and in good working order (e.g. door stops, light fixtures, faucets, toilet paper holder, hand & bath towel bars, drawer/cabinet pulls, hinges, door knobs/locks, etc.).- Carpets must be professionally cleaned or, if necessary, replaced if there is excessive wear.- The yard must be in good order with no debris, either natural or other.
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17 October 2024 | 12 replies
The PM is still responsible for giving you any monies owed from rent and/or security deposits.
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21 October 2024 | 28 replies
I’m looking forward to starting this journey and securing financial freedom for my family for years to come!
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19 October 2024 | 5 replies
My plan is to read about 10 books on the subject and engage with others in the real estate community over the next six months, all while working on building a strong credit score to secure my first loan.In the meantime, I’d love to hear your advice!
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11 October 2024 | 2 replies
Hello, we had a tenant move out recently and are working to get the security deposit refunded within the 14-day window as stipulated by AZ state law.