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17 June 2021 | 23 replies
You're running a business - not a charm school.
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8 June 2021 | 2 replies
The goal is to house-hack for a few years before turning it into a two-unit rental.Viewed in that light, here are the results of the deal analysis when financing 95% of the $381,000 purchase price: If the appraisal comes up short (which is likely), here are the results considering the max $25,000 cash over appraisal it took to win the bid: Rent-to-price: 0.58%Property details:Single-family home with mother-in-law in basement2 bed, 1 bath, 1 kitchen up and down2 car garageShared utilitiesShared heating, cooling, and water heaterShared foyer at rear entrance, no front-entrance for downstairsSingle mailboxR-2 zone (multi-family)Built in 1933Nice upstairs with loads of historic charm, livable downstairsNeeds ~$5,000 in updatesInspection found no glaring issues, but it does have a mixture of new wiring and some ungrounded knob-and-tube (added insurance costs)New roof, furnace, and a/c in last 5 yearsWater heater 14 years old5 off-street parking spots (only really usable by one unit)Not ideal, but workable and a decent return which we're grateful for in this market.My biggest concern is being unable to use it as we intend.
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10 June 2021 | 8 replies
Austin has charm and it's a great tourist city.
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21 July 2021 | 3 replies
They are charmed by the ease of creating their first website with a website builder.When it comes to websites, I would recommend that you don't consider control as an afterthought.
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21 June 2021 | 3 replies
We have a total of 3 building’s, encompassing 14 rental units.
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23 June 2021 | 22 replies
There are a number of all-encompassing software solutions out there, of which my suggestion would vary based on the size of your portfolio and the needs of your specific business.
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18 June 2022 | 5 replies
Curious as to how an experienced real estate investor would interpret the following listing:"Charming Triplex located in the heart of [AREA].
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29 June 2022 | 4 replies
I know the criteria that encompasses what makes a neighborhood high or low quality but having trouble practically finding affordable housing in these neighborhoods.
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6 July 2022 | 4 replies
I know the criteria that encompasses what makes a neighborhood high or low quality but having trouble practically finding affordable housing in these neighborhoods.
6 July 2022 | 4 replies
So it's easier for us to speak about their rules since they are all encompassing.