13 July 2024 | 0 replies
The house was built in 1913, so I'd be very surprised if there were any new settling.
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14 July 2024 | 16 replies
I can share dozens of other stories of various real estate related "surprises" and "adventures" that I have been a part of over the last 13 years as I worked to grow my portfolio from that one duplex to just over 160 rental units today, but I think this post is long enough already!
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13 July 2024 | 13 replies
I am very surprised by this.
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14 July 2024 | 27 replies
I'm surprised that you can rent out a unit without a stove.
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13 July 2024 | 6 replies
Susan, what I am learning from you is both surprising and very valuable.
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13 July 2024 | 13 replies
Do a deep dive on the property too, checking it's all clear to sell and there aren't any hidden surprises.
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14 July 2024 | 15 replies
The first time I went there I was surprised how underdeveloped and relatively inexpensive it is.
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12 July 2024 | 3 replies
Hi Jay, that's a great introduction and it seems like you have an excellent background for real estate.I have to say it's surprising, like you said, to see someone focusing on RI vs. other developing markets like OH and FL, but with enough work it's still possible to find something that cash flows here, too.
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11 July 2024 | 12 replies
I would not be surprised due to the subjectivity of the JHA that a PM or landlord would simply forgo doing a criminal background check so they are not found in violation of the Human Rights Ordinance.
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12 July 2024 | 9 replies
I wouldn't be surprised if there's no mother, or she's already dead, or living it up in Palm Springs.