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20 December 2024 | 10 replies
This will give you a clear idea of what the house might be missing, and or need and gives you time to make those changes/additions before your first group.Another tip: I think it is natural for bigger properties to have more vacancies during the week/slow season.
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30 December 2024 | 819 replies
If you throw in some additional capital along the way you can accelerate the process, a lot.
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17 December 2024 | 1 reply
These additions are a practical way to maximize returns without acquiring new properties.Vacation Rentals: An oversupply has shifted many owners from short-term to long-term rental strategies.
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17 December 2024 | 0 replies
Partner Driven and Traci Stephens recognized this as a low-risk deal with high potential for a rapid turnaround, making it a perfect addition to our portfolio.
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16 December 2024 | 2 replies
This is correct, but that .5% is IN ADDITION to all the other closing costs associated with a refinance (Title/Escrow Fees, prepaids, and depending on the bank, Underwriting / processor costs) - so in reality it can be a little more expensive to refinance with IRRRLs.
12 December 2024 | 14 replies
No surprise, this, along with job growth (HP is a large employer) forces prices to stay high as demand creeps up too.
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11 December 2024 | 0 replies
For those managing active income streams—like wholesaling, flipping, or even running a real estate business—filing as an S-Corp can significantly reduce self-employment taxes.
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17 December 2024 | 22 replies
I was shown about a handful of their holdings in the Houston, Memphis, and Little Rock markets, but the cash flow and CoC returns were less than $100 per month and 2-4% after factoring in additional expenses like 7% vacancy and 10% maintenance per month to go along with 20% down and conventional mortgage.
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14 December 2024 | 22 replies
The ones I manage total to 20 bedrooms.These rooms rent for between $125 to $225 per week depending on room size and amenities in the room (beyond basic amenities may include: Desk, Tv, private entry, tenant controlled AC, additional storage).This month after padsplit takes their 14.25% cut of the revenue I am recieving, from the units I own, $15,230 from 3 homes.
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9 December 2024 | 9 replies
Try to look for well-located properties near employment centers.