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28 December 2024 | 24 replies
Consider places like Riverview, Brandon, or even Lakeland—these spots have great growth potential without the premium Tampa prices.
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26 December 2024 | 3 replies
100% agree with @Collin Hays - find a local manager, preferably one not too large or not too small, I would say 30-90 properties is usually a sweet spot.
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2 January 2025 | 30 replies
I have properties all around popular spots, including smoky mountain.
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30 December 2024 | 8 replies
In a slow market homes sit and rot, they are on the MLS forever and the longer it sits, the lower the price goes to find the sweet spot for just the perfect buyer.
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28 December 2024 | 1 reply
Invest in some awesome parking facilities, like garages or covered spots.
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13 January 2025 | 45 replies
It doesn't take long to learn how to spot a good deal.6.
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26 December 2024 | 2 replies
Tornado, wind, hail, flooding if in a low spot, general weather related.
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7 February 2025 | 13 replies
I’d open a new note on my iPhone and start asking them questions about their home, which I made up on the spot.
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24 January 2025 | 36 replies
I think you're in a great spot and are asking the right questions.
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1 January 2025 | 3 replies
I would use the income to slowly improve the house and once you get it to a good spot, HELOC out some money for a down payment on another place rinse and repeat.