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7 December 2024 | 6 replies
I’ve found success by focusing on emerging neighborhoods, avoiding flood-prone areas, and exploring short- or mid-term rentals to tap into the steady stream of tourists and business travelers.Good luck!
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27 December 2024 | 66 replies
so comparing miami to ohio or kansas or iowa is very wrong in my own opinion, because you are comparing diet coke with unsweetened tea, once the economy created its own pattern of success , comparing it to other town would not be accurate becoz the methodology of understanding the phenomenon has not been researched yet.like california is now the strongest market in usa although price wise it is the second highest and huge pop declines.
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8 December 2024 | 26 replies
That's where we've have the most success.
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6 December 2024 | 4 replies
@Joe BellevilleTo build a successful multifamily property portfolio in Grand Rapids, set criteria for property type, location, and budget, build a team, analyze deals using the 1% rule, leverage house hacking, leverage local knowledge, prepare for tenant management, network, and focus on long-term goals.
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6 December 2024 | 4 replies
Hey Diego, I started wholesaling a long time ago by doing direct mail marketing and had decent success doing that.
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4 December 2024 | 4 replies
Quote from @Errol Sadler: Hi BP community,I’ve successfully added a second story to a home in Atlanta and am now exploring whether this is feasible in Fort Lauderdale, FL.
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6 December 2024 | 3 replies
- Troy 2 years ago I had successfully completed half a dozen email campaigns to commercial mortgage brokers.
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11 December 2024 | 37 replies
They did successfully place and a tenant who even pays early, which is a very nice change.
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7 December 2024 | 14 replies
Lastly, we all must remember we are close to 20 million visitors to the area (13M to GSMNP) every year and most owners just need 60 to 80 families to stay at their STR to have a successful year. .
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5 December 2024 | 5 replies
But it’s unclear if this applies to HomeStyle loans specifically, given the initial renovation appraisal already accounted for these improvements.I want to know if anyone here has been successful in getting PMI removed under similar circumstances or has any insights into the specifics of Fannie Mae’s policies for HomeStyle Renovation loans.