20 October 2017 | 19 replies
Additionally, confronting any buyer or borrower and attempting to influence them to abandon their rights can also be a problem.
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18 December 2014 | 1 reply
If you would like to give some context as to the factors that you look at in priority order (more important factors vs. less important factors) that would be a value added conversation as well.Additionally if you would like to provide some flavor as to what kind of ranges you are seeing regarding re-performing 2nds and the factors that influence your buying decision, that would be excellent as well.
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16 June 2022 | 0 replies
Persuasion is the science and the art of influencing someone to do what you hope they will do.
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2 November 2022 | 6 replies
We always see those RE influencers talking about using OPM (other people's money) to finance their properties when using the BRRRR method.
1 June 2019 | 49 replies
In my opinion, it beats the alternative of having kids wait until they are 18 and leave the house to learn how to manage money when they have credit card companies influencing them to go into consumer debt.
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27 December 2022 | 7 replies
So it makes sense to choose a home that will make a good rental right from the start.Common factors that real estate investors consider when choosing a good rental property include:The neighborhood, which will influence the type of tenants the home will attract and the rent they can afford to pay.Property tax rates, which vary widely from one place to the next and can have a significant impact on the total return of a rental home.School district quality, crime rate, and overall neighborhood ratings affect occupancy levels and the overall value of the home.Job market and population growth are two indicators real estate investors consider to help predict the future demand from tenants for rental housing.Housing Price Index (HPI) and Housing Affordability Index (HAI) are two other metrics investors use to anticipate rental property demand, because when home prices are unaffordable more people may choose to rent rather than own.Average rents and rent growth also affect where to buy a home to house hack, since the rental income will be used to pay for part of the mortgage and other expenses.
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31 December 2022 | 14 replies
Placement and maintenance of gutters and downspouts can often be the greatest influence on issues like this.
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2 January 2023 | 2 replies
.), length of the desired lease, zoning, all of these can influence price.
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4 January 2023 | 8 replies
All these factors would influence my thinking/decisions in this regard.In my case, I'm an engineer who worked the corporate 9-5 for a while and I got good experience that translated into a transition into RE.