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13 January 2025 | 11 replies
To properly evaluate the condition and determine the cost of renovations, always have a professional inspection done before making a purchase.4.
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13 January 2025 | 10 replies
I went through something similar - evaluating what accounting and tax solution to use after I got to 3 rentals/2LLCs and wanted to stop using spreadsheets.
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1 January 2025 | 0 replies
I work more hours than I ever did as a W2 employee, but it's FUN.
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2 January 2025 | 4 replies
Partnering with an experienced motel operator is a smart idea—it can help bridge the operational knowledge gap and mitigate risks.When evaluating motels, focus on metrics like occupancy rates, average daily rate (ADR), and revenue per available room (RevPAR).
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2 January 2025 | 0 replies
I currently assign these scores manually, but it’s tedious and limits how quickly I can evaluate opportunities.Ideally, I’d like to:•Automate the collection of MLS/Zillow data.
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2 January 2025 | 1 reply
I'm happy to chat about the calculator I use when evaluating properties along with my set inputs.
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8 January 2025 | 34 replies
I see no value in it for evaluation.Realestate.com has always been a good site for accessing properties, but they do a poor job of evaluation.
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7 January 2025 | 22 replies
This will cause population growth as people look for affordable places to live.What lesser-known markets are you currently researching, and what specific metrics are you using to evaluate their potential?
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27 January 2025 | 23 replies
With a push to bring more manufacturing back to the U.S. and more employees returning to office work, there will be a greater need for mass transit solutions rather than building more roads lowering the quality of living if you want that SFH with a yard.
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5 January 2025 | 5 replies
One thing in real estate and probably most other businesses is that most people including me don't know how to measure and evaluate risks.