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27 January 2018 | 3 replies
Once these opportunities are identified, private equity firms unlock trapped value in the property through capital improvement plans that enhance the overall tenant experience, which, in turn, generate higher rents and ultimately increase investment returns.This is known as a value-add strategy, and it involves strategic upgrades to a property’s physical condition, operations, and capital structure.
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29 October 2018 | 61 replies
Suddenly, you have unlocked the equity from your home, and it is helping you acquire multiple rentals over time.
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29 January 2024 | 8 replies
When you sell a property, ALL unused/suspended losses attached to that particular property are unlocked.
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10 April 2012 | 17 replies
Consistently recognize value, unlock it, and keep the growing pile of capital working.
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24 October 2013 | 15 replies
Drunk roommates, a roommate leaving a door unlocked and there's a break-in, theft among roommates, one person lets tub or sink overflow, someone causes a stove top fire, someone leaves a candle burning, someone smokes, roommates get in a fight, etc.Plus noise.
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7 January 2015 | 41 replies
My guess is that real estate owners under appreciate the risk they are taking on by being under diversified, leveraged 5-20x and the transaction costs that come with unlocking equity.
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8 April 2016 | 4 replies
Smashed out the glass on a door reached in and unlocked it.
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21 December 2017 | 7 replies
•Left doors unlocked (window a/c unit and gas stove stolen due to it) Management company refuses to reimburse me for the gas stove.
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24 April 2019 | 8 replies
They are "unlocking liquidity" as they say.
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16 June 2023 | 1 reply
Driven by a vision to unlock financial freedom for my family, I’m working on my strategic approach and keen eye for real estate investments both locally and long distance as well.