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5 September 2024 | 9 replies
The U.S. market can indeed be complex, especially when considering international factors like taxation and financing.While I'm not based in Germany, I do work with a number of out-of-state and international investors who are interested in the Indianapolis market, which offers strong returns and more approachable entry points compared to coastal U.S. cities.
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4 September 2024 | 3 replies
We evaluate the asset off the current cash-flow, building condition, performance compared to peers, rent rates compared to market, and overall health of the local market.
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6 September 2024 | 11 replies
To qualify, property owners must meet specific criteria:Guest stay duration: Rentals must average no more than seven days per guest.Service level: Owners must provide services comparable to a hotel, such as daily cleaning, meals, or transportation.
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4 September 2024 | 1 reply
Despite the dip in occupancy, rates remained stable or even edged a bit higher compared to last year.
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4 September 2024 | 3 replies
If you're having someone view the property for you, have them take videos and photos of the entire property.LTR vs Airbnb - run the numbers and compare the pros and cons of both.
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5 September 2024 | 17 replies
When there is 5.5 times as much relative inventory getting introduced to Austin compared to Chicago, the “growth” of Austin relative to Chicago really doesn’t matter much.
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5 September 2024 | 17 replies
always love seeing others getting into the RE game early in life. i used to be a die-hard index fund investor & have since moved all my $$ into RE. you just seriously can not compare the two. wealth can be built SO MUCH FASTER in RE vs in the stock market. would love to connect and see how i can help you!
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4 September 2024 | 5 replies
You can find great 2-4 unit buildings at reasonable prices (compared to New York City), and many of them need to be fixed up, which is an added bonus of equity if you are willing to tackle a renovation.I'd suggest somewhere along the blue line (train) in the northwest part of the city, where you can find some priceless neighborhood vibes.Plus, the real estate community is unmatchable...tons of people willing to give you a hand up.
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5 September 2024 | 4 replies
The property prices are more reasonable compared to many other markets, and there seems to be a healthy demand for rental properties.
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5 September 2024 | 6 replies
My fingers are cramped from crunching market data that was almost comparable to Lawton's.