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20 December 2024 | 5 replies
For example, areas like Chicago have a strong demand for furnsihed rentals, especially in neighborhoods near medical centers.
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1 February 2025 | 30 replies
The best deal I can find today is one that you buy cash, invest a rehab and when you pull out 75% of your ARV you leave maybe a small amount of money in the deal and you break even (BEFORE DISCOUNTING FOR VACANCY, REPAIRS, etc) Yes that means you leave like 10-25k in the deal and your payment becomes $3000/m and your rent is $3000 a month or slightly less.This is for my local market and for Class B or higher RE.
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14 January 2025 | 10 replies
Having a reliable local team, including a property manager and a realtor familiar with the market, is the best way to avoid high-crime areas.If you’re leaning towards Richmond or have more questions about the market here, feel free to reach out.
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9 January 2025 | 16 replies
It still had poor locale support and was not much more International than the U.S.A. version.
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18 January 2025 | 16 replies
Add thoughtful touches like a Keurig or French press, USB chargers, and local travel guides.
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4 January 2025 | 1 reply
I'm a new to real estate investing and I'm looking to connect with local investors.
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7 January 2025 | 0 replies
Discovery: I found this property through a local wholesaler specializing in off-market deals.
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10 January 2025 | 23 replies
I have done it myself 3 times and have helped a ton of people locally do the same thing as their agent!
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4 January 2025 | 12 replies
There are a lot of local meetups in Northern New Jersey that you can find in the Events and Meetups section of the forums as well.
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8 January 2025 | 11 replies
The rules and payment standards vary significantly from one area to another, so familiarizing yourself with the local housing authority's procedures is key.