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1 February 2025 | 5 replies
Talking to an appraiser early is a smart move—they can guide you on what improvements will add the most value.Don’t forget to fix any deferred maintenance and highlight unique features like tall ceilings or original hardwood floors.Let us know how it goes, and feel free to ask more questions—we’re here to help!
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6 February 2025 | 5 replies
I'm actually hosting a free cold calling challenge in January actually!
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3 February 2025 | 8 replies
The first year was challenging meaning had a tenant but not saving, it was just making my living expenses cheaper.
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2 February 2025 | 2 replies
Challenges?
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30 January 2025 | 11 replies
If you are making a unique stay, you can almost 3-4x their estimate in my experience.
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10 January 2025 | 12 replies
@Michael Challenger I scraped all the cash I could find and borrowed from family.
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31 January 2025 | 11 replies
If Oak Park allows STRs, leveraging that history could make the property stand out.That said, unless the home has been preserved as a landmark or has unique historical features, the value boost may be more about novelty than a significant price increase.
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3 February 2025 | 6 replies
I took the course last October... got swamped in my currently real estate business... went through a 90 day "challenge" course with RAL academy....