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19 July 2024 | 12 replies
Properties, for novices, which look good on paper and have good cash flow usually come with C to D+ areas, risky tenants, and a lot of cap ex that you can't see on the internet (basements, roofs, water issues, outdated mechanicals).You are turning a terrible loss into a springboard which is great, but you are trying to move too quickly it sounds like.
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18 July 2024 | 17 replies
The lot in between would have gotten me enough square footage to utilize the green roof bonus which would have gotten me 3 additional lots on top of the 4 by right the lot allowed.
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19 July 2024 | 19 replies
Then shut it down to frame it up, put your roof on and close it up in a couple of weeks.
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22 July 2024 | 71 replies
Not lazing around in a deck chair all day and having checks just flow into your mailbox like they might with Dividends from owning a stock certificate.3) I would love any feedback on what you think are the main forces holding people back from becoming financially free.21% Of the population Is on government assistance- many in here like that and wish there were more because they benefit from the section 8 rental assistance program that these people use to be able to keep a roof over their heads.
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18 July 2024 | 4 replies
Highlights and AdvantagesNew Roof: Installed 4 months ago.Potential to Add Value: Through strategic renovations including adding a full bathroom and bedroom.Attractive Market: High demand for updated properties in Hixson, TN.9.
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19 July 2024 | 12 replies
For example, making an owner aware that they will likely need to replace the hot water tank or the roof within the next 12 months if they're in visibly bad shape.
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17 July 2024 | 18 replies
Meanwhile you can do exterior, trim trees, remove shrubs, roofing first, then lawn and landscape so it has time to grow in, driveway if you need a new one last.
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18 July 2024 | 24 replies
Other ways (off the top of my head):- Dedicated Revenue Manager on top of dynamic pricing software- 24/7 guest support- Vendor discounts (i.e. roof replacements, AC repairs, etc)As a new PM I think it is important to highlight where you add value instead of battling on price.
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19 July 2024 | 6 replies
This money can used by the Landlord to pay their mortgage, set away reserves for structural and roof capital expenditures and most importantly, put money into their pocket.
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17 July 2024 | 4 replies
Let's say I come across a property in Atlantic City, NJ with good bones (roof, plumbing, windows, electric, etc..), or even Turnkey!