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12 February 2025 | 2 replies
They also like the tax benefits associated with ownership.I've taken both approaches and have benefited from each.
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28 January 2025 | 8 replies
Would this be more in line with the "gifting" approach?
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11 February 2025 | 4 replies
There are many great professionals available; I recommend interviewing several to ensure they have an investor-friendly approach.
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29 January 2025 | 4 replies
Here’s how they approached it:1.Scraping Listings: They used web scraping tools like Beautiful Soup and GPT APIs to scan Airbnb for properties in their target areas.2.Image Analysis: They trained an AI model to analyse listing photos, identifying homes with solid potential (good structure, layout, location) that were undervalued due to low-quality photos.
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26 January 2025 | 2 replies
Hey Patrick - we are targeting more sophisticated investors who will appreciate our approach to help them drive NOI margin and make informed buy/sell decisions.
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6 February 2025 | 11 replies
I have done very well with a buy and hold approach here with fantastic appreciation in this area. :) Happy Investing!
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31 January 2025 | 10 replies
I’m still refining my approach there, but having the right team in place is one of the biggest keys to scaling sustainably.Definitely looking forward to staying in touch and exchanging ideas as we both grow in this space.
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31 January 2025 | 5 replies
Learning the ins and outs while keeping an eye out for a great deal is a smart approach—knowledge and patience go a long way in this space.
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31 December 2024 | 0 replies
These methods include: Detailed Engineering Cost ApproachDetailed Engineering Cost Estimate ApproachSurvey or Letter ApproachResidual Estimation ApproachSampling or Modeling ApproachExperience or “Rule of Thumb” ApproachIt’s important to understand the differences between the approaches including which one best fits your property and the reliability of each approach.DETAILED ENGINEERING COST APPROACHThis approach compiles the costs from construction and accounting reports to build a report.
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29 January 2025 | 3 replies
I’ve worked with investors who faced similar permit issues, and what worked for them was approaching the local municipality with transparency.