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20 December 2024 | 3 replies
Just curious if anyone has successfully gotten leads from ALE Solutions/other similar temp housing agencies.
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22 December 2024 | 1 reply
But one of the most valuable lessons I’ve learned in my journey is that relationships are often the most critical part of success.
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17 December 2024 | 2 replies
I've been successful at renting out detached garages on a few of my properties.
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19 December 2024 | 4 replies
Birddogging is to wholesalers/investors like getting your real estate license is to someone who thinks they can do it part-time. 99% aren't going to do the work it takes to get the momentum you need to be successful.
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24 December 2024 | 6 replies
Immediately, I performed a Roth conversion, and instead of paying taxes on $50K I'm paying taxes only on $21K.
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12 December 2024 | 7 replies
I am an investor and a realtor in Utah, looking to find deals that fit the BRRRR method but i am not able to make the numbers work in this market in Salt lake County. Has anyone been able to accomplish this? How are y...
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18 December 2024 | 4 replies
We see a lot of success in the suburbs:Purchase: $80k-$130kRent: $1100-$1500 (no rent control in MI)1% rule: .9%-1.4% rule dealsCoc ROI: 5-12%Total ROI: 20-40%Cash flow: $50-$250/door (after all expenses and budgeting for maint, capex, vacancy)Appreciation: 3-10%+ (has been double digit for a decade)Location: C+, B-These numbers are based on the “sweet spot” in Metro Detroit.
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23 December 2024 | 15 replies
All up, I don't think it really compares to the US market in this regard though....I'm thinking of the 'Success Story Spotlight' from today (May 4th), where someone bought a triplex with good rental returns for 14K!!
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24 December 2024 | 17 replies
If you find the right property, you’ll likely position yourself for long-term success, even if there’s a brief vacancy period to navigate.
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13 December 2024 | 18 replies
There are a lot of variables to consider so it's impossible to say if investing in one of those other markets would have been "better".However, I think you could make a stronger case that you have been (or would be) more successful with your real estate investing in Chicago compared to other markets.