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14 February 2025 | 17 replies
Anything you buy in the Columbus Ohio market is currently blow up in terms of appreciation growth so it's one of those markets you want to hold the real estate for the rest of your life.
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13 February 2025 | 14 replies
Just be sure they have a strong plan in place to market your properties quickly and that you thoroughly vet their tenant screening process to ensure minimal vacancy and high-quality tenants.Ultimately, finding the right PM should make your life easier, not harder.
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29 January 2025 | 10 replies
Each has its pros and cons, but starting with House Hacking can be a great way to ease into real estate while keeping your living expenses low—perfect for someone just starting their career.Here are a few suggestions to get started:Education: Books like Set for Life by Scott Trench (sounds like you’re familiar with him!)
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5 February 2025 | 17 replies
Financial freedom is all about buying and hold properties for the rest of your life - that's how you get appreciation, cash flow, principal paydown, and depreciation.
7 February 2025 | 5 replies
The 80/20 rule applies to most things in life but in Portland real estate it’s more like the 90/10 rule...10% of the agents do 90% of the work.
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5 February 2025 | 15 replies
Marketing Etc etc I have done this all my life.
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16 February 2025 | 11 replies
I think KCMO is considered a landlord-friendly location.A professional property manager can significantly improve an investor's life by streamlining operations, maximizing profitability, and reducing stress.
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23 January 2025 | 5 replies
Many opt for other investing methods in their SDIRA like private lending, crypto, private equity...anything except collectibles and life insurance.Note that a Solo 401k is exempt from UBIT on leveraged real estate so if you have self employment activity and no full time employees save for you and your spouse you should consider the Solo K as an option.
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22 January 2025 | 13 replies
Quote from @Jonathan Baptiste: I've house hacked for a year but have been handy my entire life.
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4 February 2025 | 11 replies
Sometimes you can bring to life an old cabinet simply by painting it, putting new hardware on, and maybe updating a light fixture in the room that shines brighter, and not yellow.