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13 January 2025 | 7 replies
When you invest in 1-4 units residential property in the Bay Area, you are investing for the appreciation or value-add potential because most properties don't generate positive cashflow.
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13 January 2025 | 6 replies
Sometimes, there is also a tenant already in place which means you can start generating rental income from day one.
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11 February 2025 | 7 replies
C) This is not a real estate holding but a generational investment in our family memories.
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25 January 2025 | 29 replies
@Ricky RigsbeeI got the analyzer and it does a good job assisting you with your underwriting and the different scenarios you can generate for comparison.
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11 January 2025 | 14 replies
With the right PM, you’ll have peace of mind knowing your property is in good hands and generating steady income.Good luck with your search!
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12 January 2025 | 2 replies
The second you are introducing metrics to change your marketing that have nothing to do with generating the leads you need, you introduce uncertainty to your systems.
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23 January 2025 | 6 replies
That being said, it is another part of your property that you can use to generate income and in this area you can hit the 1% rule before expenses.
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15 January 2025 | 6 replies
When considering 'break-even,' cash flow is included...it's the overall ROI that the property generated for you during your ownership.
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8 February 2025 | 80 replies
So YES, the math is VERY clear and well documented for decades upon decades upon generations.
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10 February 2025 | 62 replies
You are not going to be able to generate significant income on vanilla, long-term rentals without a significant amount of capital invested.