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31 January 2025 | 1 reply
I was recently exploring a two-story commercial building for sale on a corner in a growing downtown area.
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31 January 2025 | 19 replies
Since STR “lives” on reviews, being “right” because of the contract the guests signed might be the most expensive “right” you’ve ever experienced.So what’s left for the “wanna be” STR investor in today’s market?
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3 February 2025 | 27 replies
I’d recommend starting locally and self-managing if feasible, then transitioning to hiring help as you grow or invest further away.Good luck!
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24 January 2025 | 1 reply
I find this data super interesting, and took the opportunity to dive into their 2025 edition this week.Nationwide they say we can expect:Average mortgage rates of 6.3%, with rates edging down over the year to reach 6.2% by the end of the year.Home prices will grow by 3.7% across the US, which is pretty modest.
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3 February 2025 | 9 replies
Find local meetups, rub elbows with other investors, find out what they need, and then find a way to meet that need.For example, maybe an investor is growing fast and struggling to keep up with inspections.
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24 January 2025 | 4 replies
Quote from @Paul Stewart: I've noticed a growing trend among new real estate investors in my area.
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30 January 2025 | 45 replies
Easiest project we have ever could do.
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28 January 2025 | 0 replies
Hey gang - A partner and I just started a local RE investor meetup.Q: For anyone that attends these regularly or runs one....what are some of your best practices/tips/tricks to keep your audience engaged and growing?
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29 January 2025 | 0 replies
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1 February 2025 | 30 replies
I invest in Boise, ID and do quite a few BRRRRs, LTRs and STRs- varying degrees of success depending on how much equity we can force and the type of back end financing we can find, but the tax benefits are great and it's a rapidly growing market and Idaho is probably the most landlord friendly state in the nation.