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28 September 2024 | 17 replies
I am not easily impressed and he has blown me away.
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26 September 2024 | 4 replies
I have a rental in a large lot - easily enough to subdivide to 2 parcels, plus the house sits at the edge of the lot.
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27 September 2024 | 17 replies
@Andrew ThomasSorry you I was shift my focus from purchasing my personal residence to purchasing my first investment property as a realtor you should have access to a program called realist you can easily go in there and search for out-of-state or out of County owners one of the best ways to Market is handwritten envelopes it is almost a guaranteed open versus any other kind of marketing realist has so much information how long people have owned the property with their mortgages Etc I would also try to find as many wholesalers as possible and sign up for their list and look at how they are packaging their properties you will need to go and join some investment clubs a national Club you could potentially join is called Lifestyles Unlimited I'm sure the information they teach is also available on Bigger Pockets at the end of the day if you have a great deal you will always be able to find an investor for it
28 September 2024 | 19 replies
As these properties are all paid off in full, we are considering re-financing a few of them at some point for repairs, but also to potentially expand the portfolio as well.Thanks again,Phil
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26 September 2024 | 11 replies
Someone with a good shop vac that has a long hose can get it cleaned out pretty easily.
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27 September 2024 | 8 replies
Should be fully upfront and aim for a property that could work just as easily as a standard single family rental too
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27 September 2024 | 48 replies
My best advice is to work with someone who also invests and can easily plug you in with their network of GCs, PMs, and lenders.
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3 October 2024 | 46 replies
They should also be able to easily plug you in with their system and network of GCs, lenders, and PMs.
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26 September 2024 | 2 replies
If a flip doesn’t sell immediately, it’s possible to rent out the property and generate consistent cash flow while waiting for market conditions to improve.Infrastructure Growth: The city is also seeing improvements in infrastructure, such as new development projects and expanded amenities in up-and-coming neighborhoods.
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27 September 2024 | 9 replies
I recommend finding an accountant who specializes in real estate taxation and tax planning.You may want to consider working with your accountant remotely to expand your options.I would also recommend looking for a accountant willing to work with you throughout the year.