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10 October 2024 | 31 replies
Tax BenefitsYou are buying in an expensive market, which actually gives you a competitive advantage.
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1 October 2024 | 14 replies
Rentals don't make sense in my city and the competition for value add is insane.
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4 October 2024 | 8 replies
Do what works for you and what allows you to be competitive in your market.Good luck!
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3 October 2024 | 17 replies
He apologized for the lack of communication.
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5 October 2024 | 5 replies
I can not comprehend how someone of such total inability and lack of knowledge is a real estate broker, or presenting themself as an agent in any capacity.
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1 October 2024 | 16 replies
Some of them will user Matterhorn software and charge a LOT, but some use other cheaper software.How much research have you done on your local competition?
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3 October 2024 | 6 replies
She'll be presenting a variety of topics and open discussion, with the goal being "Make your STR stand out in a competitive market".What additional topics or specific questions should we be sure to answer that you wish you knew when you started buying STR's?
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4 October 2024 | 39 replies
Also, financing for 1-4 unit properties is heavily competitive vs looking for financing for 5+ unit properties.
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4 October 2024 | 5 replies
I'd have no issue if they mailed me or scraped TOT info to reach out etc, but to use a businesses platform to market and take revenue away, and have to disguise your contact info to do it...no thanks.I realize some of that is just the name of the game, and plenty are ok with prospecting this way but for me you can use the demographic of STR owners without directly sourcing via the competitions platform.
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7 October 2024 | 16 replies
Additionally, my extensive knowledge of the local area gives me a competitive edge over other investors.2.