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25 January 2025 | 12 replies
They can also guide you in choosing properties that appeal to dependable tenant demographics.Access to Reliable VendorsProperty managers have established networks of cost-effective contractors for renovations and repairs.
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28 January 2025 | 42 replies
I found a nice established one for sale.
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28 January 2025 | 19 replies
My strategy was to establish credibility with one OTA before diversifying.
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7 January 2025 | 5 replies
By 2030, we want to have grown a portfolio of over 100 units, created a property management company that manages an additional 100-200 units, and, finally (and most importantly), we will have established a non-profit that is focused on quality, affordable housing that specializes in providing housing and resources at/on the "services cliff" alongside financial counseling and first-time home buyer education in our target area.Our target area is the Springfield, MA and Hartford, CT areas with dreams to expand to Central Massachusetts (Worcester, MA), Southern New Hampshire (Nashua, NH), and Southern Connecticut (New Haven, CT).Would love to meet up with likeminded individuals in our area!
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21 January 2025 | 18 replies
The city itself is established, older neighborhoods, better city amenities (museums, arts/music etc), more pro sports, more hills, bigger river, has a streetcar, arguably better nightlife overall.
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9 January 2025 | 0 replies
Build a strong brand, leverage content marketing, and establish a personal brand to attract investors and build credibility.
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14 January 2025 | 2 replies
I'm looking to purchase my first property with my fiancé (both 25) with the goal being to establish our primary residence together, as well as giving me the opportunity to add equity/value via rehab before moving on and converting the property into a rental within a year or so to kickstart an investment portfolio.An interesting lead that recently came up is my parent's neighbor's house.
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12 January 2025 | 2 replies
Small talk, showing empathy, and expressing genuine interest in their situation can go a long way in establishing trust and goodwill.Be Willing to Walk AwayOne of the most powerful negotiating tools is the ability to walk away.
9 January 2025 | 4 replies
To establish a 50-50 ownership in both the property and future profits, you'll need a formal agreement outlining each person's contributions and rights.
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9 January 2025 | 2 replies
Of course when doing the 1031 exchange your basis will carry forward into your replacement property.Where you have a potential issue is establishing your intent to hold those properties but immediately selling one or more them as soon as you have them ready.