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7 February 2025 | 16 replies
While this can maximize leverage and ROI, challenges include getting lender approval for seller financing, high carrying costs, and the pressure of short-term loans.
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12 February 2025 | 16 replies
You'd also need to establish a budget, and secure a master insurance policy. i THINK you need to do these things before reaching out to your municipality to have it converted officially with the county or city but they would be the first ask for steps in order.i will add, this would make financing on these units a bit challenging, as in the mortgage world, at least initially, they would be considered "non-warrantable" condos.
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11 February 2025 | 16 replies
Hi Cody - I know weekday bookings can be challenging.
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23 January 2025 | 2 replies
Many of the estate properties are located on lakes or rivers providing unique recreational activities.
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30 January 2025 | 19 replies
👋It’s awesome that you’ve already started diving into the calculators and podcasts—those are great resources for anyone just getting started.Since you’ve had some rental experience already, I’d love to hear what you found most challenging about owning and selling that property back in 2017.
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9 February 2025 | 4 replies
In Cleveland you can find below market rental ready duplexes that require minor repairs (keep in mind that discounted properties come with their own challenges).
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7 February 2025 | 2 replies
What challenges did you encounter?
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5 February 2025 | 7 replies
It was all very confusing and challenging because getting free information wasnt as easy as it is now.