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Darius Anderson Hustling is a Lifestyle/Culture
15 December 2018 | 0 replies
To progress ,elevate,evolve and rise to a Gain a new Mind set a new you a more improved ,refined,stronger,proficient version of your self and are you willing to make the Decision to start and stay committed every second to achieve all the goals,points on your checklist,short and long term and when do you think is the best time... for me its NOW !
Shane Lloyd Panama City Florida
17 January 2024 | 21 replies
For resell a garage helps and if you go more than 2 stories an elevator helps.  
Christopher Cadenhead Property management issues
29 September 2018 | 33 replies
In fact, I saw it as an opportunity to elevate the profession.
Account Closed Is it safe for a young female to be a wholesaler?
24 November 2014 | 22 replies
Do you leave your current place of employment alone as a woman, enter the elevator and walk thru the parking garage all without being accompanied as a female?
Steven Gesis Purchasing 100+ MultiFamily Apartment Building - Needs Renovation
11 July 2018 | 27 replies
So, here it is, I love SFR, I have A LOT of SFR, over the course of the last two years, have been dipping into the Multi-Family space and now graduating to 100+ units - still buying lots of SFR (I just cannot contain myself :) ) 10 Reason(s) I love SFR:Higher RentsLess Turn-OverCan be more strategic with purchase location and typeMore of it available in the marketplaceLike the idea of a single home, single transaction, single & quick exit plan Financing Readily AvailableManagement System and Controls in Place (internal function)Construction is streamlined with all standard products in ALL SFR unitsTenant Responsible for Exterior & UtilitiesSimple, Simple, Simple and can be replicated easily/swiftlyAs I have been trying my hand at Multi-Family, it is similar but not the same and many will argue you gain more efficiency with Multi-Family but, you equally gain more challenges:Larger Common Expenses: Cleaning, Exterior Maintenance, More Placement, Common Area Utility CostPotentially higher turn-over (frequency of turnover)Same material buying power as lots of SFR (Construction side) In-Fighting amongst tenants (always a fun one)Larger Capital ExposureProgressing into this next phase, after slowly moving from 2-unit, 4-unit, 8-unit, 12-unit, 21-Unit, 36-Unit, 40- Unit - now to 100+ Units, all had own challenges - but the goal has always been the same, take something that's old, undervalued, do an awesome renovation, raise rents and replace existing tenants with higher quality teantns willing to pay a small premium to live in an updated unit as opposed to your typical run of the mill apartment (existing tenants  have the option to upgrade to the new premium units or exit) -My question for BP Community what amenities are important to you - adding the following, please feel free to contribute or comment:USB Outlets in all rooms (including bathroom)Tile Shower SurroundHard Surface CountersStainless Steel AppliancesNew Luxury Vinyl Tile Flooring High-End Glossy European Style Kitchen CabinetsLake View (Unobstructed 270 degrees) Updated Elevator Cars Fancy Modern Lobby with Coffee Station and Dry Cleaner Kiosk (drop-off and pick-up)New Kids playgroundNew Dedicated Dog Park (Real Dog Park)SmartHome HUB (Powered by Amazon Alexa)Electric Car Charging StationBike Station and In-Unit Bike RackPrivate and Secure Fenced in Parking8th Floor Rooftop Deck and Community Center featuring (Large Format TV's, Ping Pong, Billiards) - with Full Lake ViewOn-Site Coin Operated Laundry.............What would you be willing to a pay premium for?
Alex Landau Silver Spring - Milwaukee
6 March 2018 | 21 replies
@Alex Landau not the finest area, elevated crime levels.
Mark Pijanowski Moving To Boston Soon
27 February 2018 | 16 replies
That part of the state typically get a lot more snow than south of the city due to their elevation, which is roughly 1,000 feet.If you're to the east (Plymouth and Barnstable (Cape) counties) we fairly often get rain or a mix where Middlesex and Essex counties get clobbered with snow.
Shiloh Lundahl Newbies: Eager to learn or Entitled?
23 March 2017 | 106 replies
I enjoyed the experience and I definitely see how it elevated my goals in a short period of time.
Stephen Kunen Should/Do Property Managers only use Contractors with Insurance?
31 March 2015 | 5 replies
Also the type of work - if you're dealing health dept. violations and having to handle mold or lead, for the sake of your tenants or buyers, you really should use a professional and do the job right - otherwise you're the one left holding the bag when a kid tests for elevated lead.I've used both licensed and unlicensed and I've had both good and bad experiences with each. 
Jane Istre Galveston/Crystal Beach Texas vacation rental investing
20 July 2019 | 51 replies
Huge deck, walk over to the beach, gorgeous Gulf and ship channel view, TWO master bedrooms, custom made cabinets & entertainment center, Cindy Crawford signature furniture, stainless steel appliances, blue pearl granite counter tops, wood look alike ceramic tiles for long lasting, top of the floor is on 18.4' elevation, over sized capacity Maytag W/D, 65' smart TV with 200 watt sound bar, owner's private closets to keep your stuffs when you rent it out, underground power line, very large parking lot, soft bright lights around upper deck & ground level for your late evening entertainment.