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1 January 2025 | 2 replies
Raleigh/Cary is what I know well, but the competition is steep.
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7 January 2025 | 28 replies
I don't have experience renting in California, but if your competition includes it, I'd probably want to consider it too.
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13 January 2025 | 11 replies
I have heard that CA is very competitive and very difficult to find deals in.
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31 January 2025 | 27 replies
Do a small sampling of listings that are your direct competition.
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17 January 2025 | 19 replies
The free marketing is not effective in a competitive market neither is the marketing strategy.
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8 January 2025 | 16 replies
The only instance where it might be more beneficial to do it this way vs. getting financing right off the bat is if you need to be SUPER competitive with your offers in your market.
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19 January 2025 | 47 replies
That's your competition.
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18 January 2025 | 17 replies
So this is creating more competition and more agreesive rent rates and/or concessions like 1 month free to get those vacancies filled.
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18 January 2025 | 21 replies
You have to offer a great product at a competitive price in this market.
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13 January 2025 | 11 replies
See what the competition is out there for rentals and price accordingly.