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6 February 2025 | 11 replies
The motivation is not necessarily to scale into larger opportunities but rather to achieve better balance and also optimize the performance of the projects and types of projects I currently pursue.I have no shortage of individuals who possess specific skill set who would want exclusive rights to that particular service vertical in return for contributing capital and a partnership interest (construction background and wants to take over all construction duties or someone who is a sales broker and wants to list all of the properties etc.)
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11 January 2025 | 7 replies
To see how much a 1031 exchange will benefit you in a sale you must first calculate the performance of your current property.
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23 January 2025 | 7 replies
Lenders that don’t require an appraisal will perform a desktop appraisal but will typically have a very conservative view on the value of the property to protect the company’s investment.
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5 January 2025 | 18 replies
Cash flow is great, but it can feel incremental compared to the boost you get from equity plays.For me, it's more situational.
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10 January 2025 | 6 replies
As a reminder, listing tenure positively impacts your performance on our marketplace.
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12 January 2025 | 1 reply
The only think I hear about hers is it is difficult to have work performed on it by a contractor.
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14 January 2025 | 18 replies
The primary advantage is the tax-deferred or tax-free growth—like other IRAs, any profits from real estate investments grow without immediate tax consequences, which can significantly boost your retirement savings over time.
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26 January 2025 | 2 replies
One of the biggest challenges for everyone involved is being on the same page about the actual time required for maintenance.DIY landlords rarely properly track their time when it comes to property management in general - tracking their true time invested in maintenance is where they perform the worst.Investors that hire PMCs are rarely any better at understanding the true amount of time maintenance takes.
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12 January 2025 | 11 replies
Most tools give you a glimpse of past performance.
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17 January 2025 | 6 replies
Hi Tiffani, often new appliances that are "off brands" that you purchase come with a warranty and perform well plus they look new.