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5 December 2024 | 14 replies
I am an investor and realtor as well but I focus mostly on fixing up distressed properties to increase value and grow the equity and that usually allows better cashflow also.
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9 December 2024 | 8 replies
You haven't seen it, but you know automatically that that you can increase the rent by $25K a year?
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7 December 2024 | 7 replies
(Then you have zero vacancy, your business controls its rent increases, etc.)Rent out the garage to another small company.
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29 November 2024 | 8 replies
So far, my research shows a good mix of demographics, population, incomes, AND the crime stats seem pretty low... lower than the national average.Anyone investing in Appleton, WI and willing to share your thoughts/experience?
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4 December 2024 | 17 replies
Also, rent typically can be increased every year.
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10 December 2024 | 26 replies
1. coaching- all of the "coaches" were newbies themselves with about 1 year of experience and about 1 deal under their belts and they always disappear after 2-3 months and get replaced with new "coaches".2. networking- they have a FB group, populated primarily by other newbies. go there to answer questions, and it's likely you'll get other newbies saying "good question". there are lots of newbies hoping to get into a deal, but who wants to put together a team where every single person is brand new with no experience?
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5 December 2024 | 6 replies
The shorter the prepayment term has an impact on increasing the rate.4.
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14 December 2024 | 42 replies
That depends on what I am starting with capital wise, family wise, and intentions.If I'm a regular joe believing the ******** BP and other areas state of FI in 5 years with REI I take a chill pill and start buying in an area that's showing promise(already changing) in a city that's growing(industry, population wise) that's free from natural disaster risk(as best as I could).
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9 December 2024 | 11 replies
Make sure your listing is well optimized you can also do a little tweaking to your listing daily to get on the algorithm, make sure your photos are eye catching and well arranged, you can send out your link to friends and families and ask them to add it to their wishlist.In terms of pricing you always want to start low to get some bookings and ratings then slowly increase your price.I wish you the best in your business.
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6 December 2024 | 9 replies
I am happy to consider listing with a realtor, but the price would have to increase to accommodate commissions.