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28 August 2024 | 11 replies
Avoid properties on main streets (traffic noise, avoid homes near freeways (smog/traffic noise), avoid homes without garages if most other homes have garages, avoid being in airport flight paths, avoid over building or over rehabbing for the area comps, know how to properly and accurately estimate ARv and rehab costs, and have money lined up in advance.
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28 August 2024 | 7 replies
Additionally, we are open to exploring other options beyond selling, so any advice or alternative strategies from those with experience in similar properties would be greatly appreciated.Thank you in advance for any guidance or connections you can provide.Best regards,Matt Ginsberg
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29 August 2024 | 38 replies
The CCIM Institute has awesome courses that take you through the gamut of understanding the language of commercial real estate, financial analysis, market analysis, and advanced investment decision making.
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26 August 2024 | 2 replies
Thanks in advance!
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26 August 2024 | 2 replies
Are you paying cash or getting a rehab loan where the lender will advance you rehab funds?
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27 August 2024 | 8 replies
That being said, schools ratings also change (e.g. a couple excellent elementary schools feeding into one currently low rating middle/high school will raise the rating of the middle school in the coming years as the kids advance, and vice versa).
27 August 2024 | 5 replies
Thanks in advance for any help, guidance.
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27 August 2024 | 3 replies
I'm seeking advice on how to achieve this goal and would appreciate any guidance on strategies I can implement to make this happen.Thank you in advance for your insights!