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21 November 2024 | 23 replies
If I could offer one key piece of advice, it would be to focus on building your CORE 4: a great realtor, contractor, attorney, and property manager.
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20 November 2024 | 31 replies
Just do a quick google search and skip all the obviously fake reviews that say the exact same key words and phrases.
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22 November 2024 | 92 replies
BUT truly knowing the market and the lay of the land before you invest is always key.
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18 November 2024 | 6 replies
I'm giving myself 10 years to be successful at this.Turn key properties are best for me right now, as I'm a provider in a clinic and work 3 nights a week in an ER, so my time/energy is limited.Thank you all for any tips, advise or otherwise!
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18 November 2024 | 4 replies
To start real estate investing, learn deal analysis, and understand key metrics like cash flow, cash-on-cash return, cap rate, and gross rent multiplier.
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21 November 2024 | 4 replies
A key step is also meeting with the City and/or all entities who are involved in permitting.
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18 November 2024 | 13 replies
If they say it's a self guided tour with a key code run!
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18 November 2024 | 6 replies
In my experience, cash flow is key, especially for long-term holds, so running a detailed DSCR (Debt Service Coverage Ratio) analysis might be a good step here.On the flip side, if you're eyeing faster returns, a flip might be more lucrative.
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21 November 2024 | 12 replies
We aren't zoned for a campground or RV park nor do we want to pursue changing the zoning to that, but keeping it low-key and low-density it doesn't attract attention, nor are we putting massive cap ex into it.
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12 November 2024 | 10 replies
I never thought an influencer can be so ruthless and conning even though he tries to build a guru reputation.