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25 January 2025 | 18 replies
:We use the cheapest ones that they provide at Lowe's, our handyman installs.
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28 January 2025 | 3 replies
For on the ground evaluations, I rely on local contacts: agents, contractors, or even property inspectors to provide walkthrough videos and detailed feedback.
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21 January 2025 | 21 replies
Hey Meghan, I'm an agent in the Twin Cities and have invested in Duluth since 2017.
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22 January 2025 | 15 replies
You and your partners are going to do nothing but put food on the table for your GC, Agent & PM.
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23 January 2025 | 10 replies
This ensures you can provide them with a clear and accurate scope of work.
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29 January 2025 | 11 replies
Managing from afar can be done on single family homes with a few properties, but you'll still need a solid leasing agent and handyman which can sometimes be hard to find.
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29 January 2025 | 13 replies
If you are familiar with this area, any further recommendations or resources you are willing to provide, I am super grateful.
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17 January 2025 | 2 replies
Speaking with the seller's agent, all the tenants are current on rents and pay rents on time.
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25 January 2025 | 12 replies
If you do, I recommend you hire a real estate agent to help you lease up the units.
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3 January 2025 | 26 replies
A quick google search reveals that Minneapolis provides assistance for first time home buyers so there seems to be a problem with funds for first time home buyers in your locale too.