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31 December 2024 | 5 replies
Keep in mind local zoning laws and market conditions in Portland versus Salem—Portland might offer higher rents but stricter regulations, while Salem could provide better cash flow opportunities.Your design approach has proven successful, so continue focusing on appealing upgrades like kitchens and bathrooms, but prioritize cost-effective and durable materials for rentals.
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14 January 2025 | 18 replies
Are they located in a touristy area or near attractions?
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31 December 2024 | 20 replies
For example, cheap goods at Walmart let people buy more cheap crap but at the expense, at least partially, of good manufacturing jobs that supported local communities.
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9 January 2025 | 21 replies
.)- Crime stats... if you know specific zip codes/submarkets that you'd like to target, the best data will come from local precincts. - and more..I'd recommend remaining active not only here on BiggerPockets, but in other valuable RE investment networks that you can find - i.e. local meetups (meetup.com, eventbrite, BP local events).
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26 January 2025 | 53 replies
I’ve met soo many OOS investors who lost money buying D class houses, someone sold them as B class.The ones who have success from out of state without coming talk to at least 10+ locals who really know the market to triangulate their information.
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3 January 2025 | 11 replies
Understanding your market, what you are offering, and the kind of tenant you can expect to attract and KEEP will help you determine how to screen.
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25 January 2025 | 26 replies
Nothing attracts buyer leads like houses for sale.
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30 December 2024 | 13 replies
I think it's going to be location specific for sure; where I am very few people hang out in the house all day long as they are usually busy hitting the parks and attractions.
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27 January 2025 | 12 replies
My sister lives in Lee’s Summit, so I’ll have family nearby to help navigate the local scene.
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1 January 2025 | 1 reply
It's not easy, but all successful agents operate like a business with daily tasks to attract leads and follow through on those leads.