19 November 2024 | 6 replies
I am also a real estate professional and I use DIY cost seg to do algorithm based cost seg studies.
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30 December 2024 | 819 replies
Hey @Matt K. - It's an 80-Unit in Louisville, Kentucky that we believe can be managed MUCH more efficiently.
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26 November 2024 | 44 replies
I'm about halfway through "The Subtle Art of Not Giving a Fuc k" - it's been a decent read so far.
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18 November 2024 | 12 replies
Depends on where you live and how comfortable you are with DIY evictions.
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7 December 2024 | 150 replies
Education is never free whether or not it is DIY or with a little expeditious help from friends/colleagues/experts/mentors.
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20 November 2024 | 4 replies
You could make the same amount of money (or more) without the time, stress, or energy required as a DIY Landlord.If you do decide to manage yourself, you need a quick education.
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20 November 2024 | 9 replies
Negative, this is easy DIY.
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19 November 2024 | 23 replies
The forums are full of self-managing landlords who make little mistakes that turn into big mistakes that cost them years of cash flow (or more).If you want to be a DIY landlord, I recommend books, blogs, classes, or other resources to educate yourself quickly.
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18 November 2024 | 9 replies
Additional Context:- I'm usually a DIY everything guy because I grew up doing construction and farm work.
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15 November 2024 | 13 replies
It would also be wise to educate yourself on what a good PM does and doesn't do, how they do it, what they charge and why, etc.My book, The DIY Landlord, will be out in December and can teach you how to select or supervise a property manager.