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18 January 2025 | 2 replies
Is just the fact that no garage could be a no go for some buyers enough to build it even if it only raises the value by the actual cost?
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12 February 2025 | 13 replies
Quote from @Benjamin Larabee: Hi all,My wife and I have worked over the last 7 years to build a rental portfolio and are getting to the point where the bookkeeping/data entry tasks are becoming too time consuming.
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24 January 2025 | 0 replies
Real estate investing can be an effective way to build long-term wealth, and among the various strategies, one has gained significant popularity over the years: BRRRR.
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15 February 2025 | 14 replies
Can try to reposition to Class B, but neighborhood may impede these efforts.Vacancy Est: Historically 10%, but 15-20% should be used to also cover tenant nonpayment, eviction costs & damages.Tenant Pool: majority will have FICO scores of 560-620 (approaching 22% probability of default), many blemishes, but should have no evictions in last 2 years.
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15 February 2025 | 5 replies
@Chantel Holsather "the estimate I got last summer was $12000" - Did you mean to say $1200?
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5 February 2025 | 2 replies
So many variables can turn a deal sideways from 1 hour to the next - i.e. inspection findings, title issues, contracts, financing issues, taxes, dept. of buildings/local municipalities, etc.I'm glad to hear you made it through the challenges, and it sounds like you'll be able to leverage this experience as you grow your portfolio.All the best to you along your journey!
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3 February 2025 | 5 replies
Pre-construction homes, which could build $50-60K in equity within a year or two.I can afford a 20% down payment, but I’m torn between focusing on equity (pre-con) or cash flow (resale).
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11 February 2025 | 6 replies
I was on Anna Maria Island last week and saw a lot of new construction.
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10 February 2025 | 47 replies
I'd like to pull in beds, baths, sqft, build yr, and lot size.
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5 February 2025 | 17 replies
So, with that being said, market cooled off for sure the last few months in our area.