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22 May 2024 | 19 replies
I charge 10% of the monthly rent, and if I have to go to the property in person for a routine inspection or to oversee a large job or high ticket estimate, Its $25/hr + $0.50/mile driven.Hiring a professional manager is ideal if you dont have the patience, mental space, or availability to receieve random spur of the moment repair and emergency requests.
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21 May 2024 | 4 replies
This would not be an ideal situation for any tenant and I feel I need to put the idea of house hack aside unless I can find a unique property that has multiple standalone units, one large enough for my Brady Bunch and potentially several other units to offset the note.
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23 May 2024 | 43 replies
Ideally I'd like to get 3-4 properties per year.
20 May 2024 | 5 replies
Reflecting back to that time in my life, a refinance would have been the ideal thing to do.
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22 May 2024 | 77 replies
At $1 per mailing or I believe also a $1 for skip tracing to get a potential number to call plus your monthly fee, you can easily see how this becomes an issue in the ROI department (with no monthly fee and just above fees, would make it ideal).
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22 May 2024 | 15 replies
A home inspection is mandatory, if you are below $10K in repairs/improvements that would be ideal.
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21 May 2024 | 11 replies
It's not the ideal situation but everyone takes a different path to start the journey.
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22 May 2024 | 48 replies
My Experience with Upside Investments:As someone who prioritizes my time but recognizes the potential for wealth creation in real estate, the idea of traditional, hands-on investment wasn't ideal.
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21 May 2024 | 25 replies
If you are 20 mins from Austin center, short-term would be ideal and really most of your stays will likely be a week.
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20 May 2024 | 12 replies
Our lovely East Coast boasts some ideal areas that have shown consistent property price value increases over time, making them attractive for long-term holds, particularly in the rental property market.Consider these cities and zip codes in Southeast Florida:Miami-Dade County:Miami Beach (33139, 33140)Coral Gables (33134, 33146)Brickell (33131)Broward County:Fort Lauderdale (33301, 33304)Pompano Beach (33062, 33064)Hollywood (33019, 33020)These locations have witnessed remarkable growth, but it's always wise to conduct your own research and evaluate factors that align with your investment goals and risk tolerance.If you'd like to hear personal experiences or discuss further, I'm more than happy to chat with you.