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31 January 2025 | 7 replies
Seller financing: Note for $1,350,000.00 - 7% amortized over 30 years with balloon payment after 7 years, interest only. ( I am trying to get the first year at 6% to stabilize then go to 7% remaining 6 years)Property Condition: Above average.
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5 February 2025 | 8 replies
We then export this data into an Excel spreadsheet to review metrics such as average occupancy, daily rates, and annual revenue for that specific property type and location.We'll also look at the top-performing properties in the area and analyze the amenities they offer, their location, proximity to attractions/beach etc.
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5 February 2025 | 6 replies
Real estate investing is forgiving; the average person can still make money even with some big mistakes.
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26 January 2025 | 2 replies
You can probably find some around DFW in some of the outer cities for around $250,000, so 1031 the ones with the most equity into more properties with chances for more appreciation.One thing I would suggest is not to buy NEW from the big production builders.
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1 February 2025 | 1 reply
Real estate investing is forgiving; the average person can still make money even with some big mistakes.
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30 January 2025 | 0 replies
Here’s a bit more information about why these could be such powerful tools for you:Financial Support: The average benefit for buyers who qualify for down payment assistance is $17,000.
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11 February 2025 | 7 replies
In Berlin, rental arbitrage has been very profitable, with average annual margins of 25-40% after all costs but before taxes, so shifting to a market where arbitrage is barely breaking even is definitely a reality check.Given your experience, would you say the best way to enter the market now is through purchasing properties with financing?
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2 February 2025 | 1 reply
Real estate investing is forgiving; the average person can still make money even with some big mistakes.
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19 January 2025 | 15 replies
Steadily has their own product (with multiple writing companies) and then they offer policies through other carriers just as an independent agency would.
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5 February 2025 | 9 replies
.- Working a W2 as a firefighter, posting and consuming content- Leaving my W2 to dive deep into real estate investing and working as an agent... and still watching/posting content all while business was ok - Deleting social media apps (one have one on my phone that I use 10 minutes or less a day), diving deep into building my business and skills which have drastically increased due to pure focus and increasing my business significantly- moral of the story... focus on the things you need to do in business (dollar productive activities) and life experiences while reducing consumption will increase your success