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15 January 2025 | 10 replies
Never invest in any city on this list of the 50 most dangerous US cities.Low operating costs: High operating costs are one of the driving factors for many companies, leaving states with high taxes, regulations, and other costs.
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26 December 2024 | 7 replies
However, exploring out of state markets could offer stronger cash flow upfront, so it’s worth evaluating both paths.A piece of advice would be to focus on building your core 4 team: agent, lender, contractor, and property manager.
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13 December 2024 | 7 replies
Cost of Living and Affordability: Texas has been known for its affordability—how does it compare to other emerging states like Tennessee, Florida, or North Carolina?
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11 February 2025 | 154 replies
To anyone considering such generational structure, I suggest: - Wyoming as a organization state.
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29 December 2024 | 14 replies
@Carl Rowles get someone over there to document the damages with a ton of pics AND a narrated video - you may need this for any insurance claim.Regarding your insurance, many of the residential insurers: Allstate, Farmers, State Farm, etc., have a clause that makes your policy invalid if the property is vacant for more than 30 days.- Check with your insurance agent ASAP.You'll need to file a claim and get a claim number.Try to get an insurance adjustor in ASAP, so you can start pumping water out, removing all water damaged drywall and get dehumidifiers in. - Note: the insurance company's adjustor will try to minimize your claim amount.
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13 January 2025 | 30 replies
In CA, there are a lot of tenants that have leases that state a higher rent to go month to month when the lease expires.
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23 December 2024 | 15 replies
Not sure where Ana, but every state as you know is different.
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24 December 2024 | 1 reply
Even in disclosure states, sales data is not all reported to the sites so you need the MLS to be the most accurate.
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23 December 2024 | 5 replies
A nice home that may some day make a bad rental but a good primary home An exchange in to a state without state income tax to save that 10% in state income taxes.
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8 January 2025 | 14 replies
Contrary to what was stated in a previous response, brokers don't all charge points.