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26 January 2025 | 4 replies
I read "guarantees" - for me that is the biggest scam ever and right then and there either hang up the phone or delete and block the email. anytime anyone guarantees anything run and run fast.
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24 January 2025 | 3 replies
We've sold 65+ homes and the biggest request we get from our Buyers is help with closing costs.Most of our deals we're providing anywhere between $5K-$10K to help Buyers offset the cash requirement to purchase a home.Even in today’s "high" interest rate environment, many Buyers prioritize closing cost assistance over an interest rate buydown.
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5 February 2025 | 28 replies
You will always be able to find a place once you have a city.
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1 February 2025 | 0 replies
One of the biggest challenges today is the reluctance of homeowners to sell, which limits the available inventory.
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5 February 2025 | 13 replies
You wouldn't know if it is truly illegal or not without asking the city, which you would not do obviously.
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4 February 2025 | 10 replies
Quote from @Devin James: In one of our development projects, the City staff asked us to remove 40 units from our concept plan.This wasn’t requested by the City Commission at a formal hearing, it was the opinion of the staff.Our original concept already proposed fewer units than the current zoning would have allowed.Here’s what erasing 40 units means:- 40 fewer homes for buyers- Over $1M in lost profit for our team- Fewer tax dollars and impact fees that could’ve benefited the City’s infrastructure & servicesWe gotta get betterEveryone wants more affordable housing, but not everyone wants to do what it takes to achieve it NIMBY is what it boils down to.
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3 February 2025 | 7 replies
This week, the City of Jacksonville Municipal Court ruled in favor of PadSplit, voiding citations for "illegal boarding houses" on constitutional and fair housing grounds.This marks a huge victory in expanding affordable housing solutions while navigating legal challenges.
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5 February 2025 | 6 replies
Before you get too far, get with the city/county and make sure everything is copacetic.
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29 January 2025 | 0 replies
Investors Love ItOne of the biggest challenges in real estate is raising capital.
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26 January 2025 | 17 replies
If you have a chunk of money to get going I'd personally buy the biggest thing you can if you don't I think house hacking into a 4 plex is great.