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5 February 2025 | 9 replies
It’s great to hear about your experiences in real estate & I’m sure your insights will be valuable to others starting out.
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25 January 2025 | 25 replies
Stock market returns have been good and I don’t have the headaches of dealing with any additional houses or guests.
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15 January 2025 | 5 replies
Do they value nicer finishes and design or is that additional cost lost on the typical tenant in that pocket?
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15 January 2025 | 10 replies
I appreciate the insight!
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3 February 2025 | 2 replies
It gives you insights into occupancy rates, average nightly rates, and revenue potential in your target area. 2.
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14 January 2025 | 7 replies
Additionally, I have one savings account for reserves for all my properties, which I add to every month.
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5 February 2025 | 56 replies
In areas with rapid and sustained appreciation, you can use the equity gained through appreciation to purchase additional properties.
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22 January 2025 | 3 replies
Quote from @Akintunde Aboaba: I’m looking to start investing in real estate this year and would appreciate insights from experienced investors on the best strategies in today’s market.
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22 January 2025 | 4 replies
Thanks in advance for your insight!
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6 February 2025 | 12 replies
@Joe Michaels, What a lot of investors will do is to use the 1031 exchange as @Michael Plaks said, isto actually "acquire" additional depreciable basis.