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14 January 2025 | 1 reply
We have tried multiple local collection agencies, and we have not received a penny for over a hundred thousand dollars of bad debt submitted to them.We keep hearing, "It takes time" but it's been well over a year with the most recent one.
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18 January 2025 | 17 replies
I am happy to hop on a call to share more of my local expertise and if you're still looking for professional property management, I can talk to you more about that.
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16 January 2025 | 5 replies
Any local bank that does this kind of financing should be able to approve you as long as you have a good enough credit score and never declared BK.
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16 January 2025 | 13 replies
I adjust pricing based on demand, like raising rates during peak season or local events, and lowering them in slower months to stay competitive.
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18 January 2025 | 2 replies
It’s likely to at least pay for itself or help the property sell faster.Talk to a few local agents to confirm how much buyers in the area value a garage.
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24 January 2025 | 8 replies
Hi Karen, Have you tried reaching out to any other local investors or property management companies?
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7 January 2025 | 16 replies
Of course this all depends on if you are buying locally, right?
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7 January 2025 | 27 replies
You must hire locals who are familiar and acclimated to the culture of the city you plan to create rentals in.
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27 January 2025 | 35 replies
Quote from @Marcus Ball: After struggling with local rehab properties in California, I switched to build-to-rent developers and chose a 1031 exchange.
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13 January 2025 | 11 replies
I'm looking at small multifamiles and won't have an issue with capital thankfully.I am in Arkansas and looking to stay local-ish initially.