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5 February 2025 | 7 replies
It was all very confusing and challenging because getting free information wasnt as easy as it is now.
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7 February 2025 | 11 replies
@Keetaek Hong I have a lot of clients who are facing the same challenges but they understand the long game and that it's imperative to build a portfolio, With that lowered interest rate I mentioned you are looking at 30% down and including PM fees will typically have you around break even or barely positively cash flowing.
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2 February 2025 | 1 reply
Challenges?
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27 January 2025 | 0 replies
After watching the trends and digging into the numbers, one thing is crystal clear: New-home sales 2025are shaping up to be the silver lining in what’s otherwise been a challenging market.
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30 January 2025 | 1 reply
This does pose a challenge since that real estate is a lot more expensive than if you go more west and south.
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28 January 2025 | 7 replies
While Colorado's market can be challenging due to high prices, exploring suburbs like Colorado Springs or Pueblo, or even considering out-of-state markets in the Midwest or Southeast, can open up better cash flow opportunities.
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22 January 2025 | 3 replies
I’m also concerned about challenges like dealing with difficult tenants and navigating new taxes.
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24 January 2025 | 0 replies
However, for investors looking to diversify, vacation rentals can provide attractive, short-term income opportunities.Challenges and Considerations for American InvestorsWhile Germany offers many advantages for real estate investors, there are also certain challenges to be aware of:1.