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20 September 2024 | 22 replies
Try looking into zillow/Redfin and see what your potential rents you can get near the neighborhood by filtering the bedrooms/bathrooms of the intentional property that you are planning to buy.
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19 September 2024 | 34 replies
You can spend $1,000 and save a lot of time and filtering garbage, or you save $1,000 but spend a lot of time filtering through many resources of garbage.At the end of the day, like any guru course or even a college degree: you will hopefully learn something.
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19 September 2024 | 13 replies
Try looking into zillow/Redfin and see what your potential rents you can get near the neighborhood by filtering the bedrooms/bathrooms of the intentional property that you are planning to buy.
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17 September 2024 | 14 replies
If you’re looking for help from a team that lives and breathes STR, treats your real estate journey like your own, and wants to build success together, do not hesitate to reach out.Web: www.LFListings.comIG: @LiveFreewithJD I actually lived in two of these places as a kid (Pocono Farms & Stillwater).
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16 September 2024 | 22 replies
BP is good at filtering out the fake lenders.. one little post and you get to have the assurance your dealing with a real and reputable lender.
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16 September 2024 | 28 replies
Great people, living-breathing-guiding-you people who aren't bullsh#tters.
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18 September 2024 | 67 replies
Ended up moving my portfolio away from them and its like a breath of fresh air.
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14 September 2024 | 14 replies
I took a deep breath, explained the situation and where i was in the process and the fact that he signed a renewal of an original lease.
16 September 2024 | 37 replies
Being able to filter through the info is key....
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12 September 2024 | 6 replies
Impressive Rent-to-Price Ratios: Average rents for 3-bed homes are about $800-$900/month, potentially yielding 12-15% gross returns.Economic Transition: While historically industrial, Bay City is diversifying into healthcare, education, and service sectors.Revitalization Efforts: Downtown redevelopment and community initiatives are breathing new life into the city.Strong Cash Flow Potential: Low property taxes and insurance costs contribute to robust monthly cash flows.Let's crunch some numbers on a hypothetical deal:Purchase Price: $75,000Down Payment (20%): $15,000Mortgage (4.5% interest, 30-year fixed): $304/monthProperty Tax: $100/monthInsurance: $60/monthEstimated Repairs/CapEx: $100/monthProperty Management (10%): $85/monthTotal Monthly Expenses: $649Potential Rent: $850/monthEstimated Monthly Cash Flow: $201Cash-on-Cash Return: About 16.08% (not including appreciation or tax benefits)These are rough estimates, and individual properties will vary.