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27 January 2025 | 2 replies
Metro Atlanta, generally speaking, respective markets 30 to 45 minutes from the City, will be tight on cash flow unless you implement a creative investment strategy, such as short-term rentals, medium-term rentals, or rent-by-the-room properties, or allocate at least 30% to 35% towards your downpayment if you intend to hold the property as a long-term rental.
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7 February 2025 | 7 replies
Strategies like living in a duplex or triplex, adding an ADU, or renting by the room can help maximize cash flow while leveraging FHA or VA loans for lower upfront costs.
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4 February 2025 | 1 reply
For example, are you looking for coaching for large multifamily, storage facilities, short-term rentals, mobile home parks, how to scale a single-family portfolio, or any other specific real estate strategy?
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28 January 2025 | 0 replies
Here are some key challenges and strategies to overcome them:1.
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6 February 2025 | 2 replies
I don't think your first property needs to be perfect, but doing the work in advance gives you the possibility of refi (in a good rate environment) or more equity on a HELOC.
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4 February 2025 | 24 replies
I'm interested in knowing your opinions, experiences with this strategy and any advice.
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4 February 2025 | 3 replies
Your realtor should be the first source of guidance.For anyone here to provide you some guidance, you have to be more specific on the ask.There are always many things to consider when planning for different strategies.
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6 February 2025 | 3 replies
@Matt McCurdy We have lots of clients that utilize this strategy.
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31 January 2025 | 0 replies
🏡 Co-Living + House Hacking = Maximum Cash Flow & Financial FreedomHey BP Community,If you’ve been house hacking or thinking about it, pairing it with a co-living strategy can seriously amplify your returns.