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14 January 2025 | 3 replies
My questions is about opportunity cost.
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2 February 2025 | 20 replies
We are in a constricted market cycle, low volume, strained budgets, high costs.
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3 January 2025 | 7 replies
Somehow, I had it in my head that I didn't want to do a cost seg, I like to keep things simple and cost seg seemed not worth it, so I have been investing for over a decade before we did the first.
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9 January 2025 | 5 replies
Every Market (Detroit) is made up of a series of Micro-markets (neighborhoods) of which they are all different in cost, value, cash flow, rents, etc...
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5 January 2025 | 5 replies
But weigh the costs of insurance and taxes against the cash flow and make your decision accordingly.
9 January 2025 | 7 replies
The PPP and points on a DSCR loan can be costly.
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6 January 2025 | 25 replies
Don't get me started with costs you're not anticipating.Once you drop this unrealistic "dream", and focus on what's in front of you.
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6 January 2025 | 28 replies
Marketing, screening, collecting rent, unpaid rent, maintenance, capex, insurance, lawn care, vacancies, turnover costs, inspections, and so much more.
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5 January 2025 | 7 replies
I would definitely factor in some substantial capex/ maintenance and repair costs which could lower your returns.
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14 January 2025 | 329 replies
I own several hundred rental units in other states, otherwise I'd join you in helping cover the costs.