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9 December 2024 | 1 reply
It is in a northern MI Downtown area (opp zone) in a county seat with 2 hospitals, had it re-zoned to mixed use, and is considered blighted which makes it eligible for MEDC funding of up to 50% of project cost.It is 8k sqft (4,000 each level) with the lower level being a walkout (top level is street level with sloped drive down to the rear of the building).
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10 December 2024 | 10 replies
Software: Stessa for accounting, Deal Check for quick and dirty analysis of potential purchasesMarket positioning: Pet-friendly (fenced-yard, accept dogs and cats), well-designed homes, off-street parking, suburban, full cable TV package (not streaming only)Pricing: Targeting upper-middle market (not budget-conscious guests)So far, so good (since 2020)
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10 December 2024 | 6 replies
From what I’ve read in the Wall Street Journal, average rents in Providence are up about 15% over the last two years, which could work in your favor.
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6 December 2024 | 34 replies
Also, its much cheaper to send a larger volume of street view postcards or letters using a large printing company than it is to send through deal machine.
8 December 2024 | 2 replies
I.e. a property sold down the street with 1 extra bathroom and 250sf more.
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12 December 2024 | 19 replies
Luckily, we were able to fix the problem by adding an additional clean-out closer to the street, at the front of the property, and clearing out the roots in the pipes.
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9 December 2024 | 3 replies
From what I’ve read in the Wall Street Journal, locking in a low interest rate now could be a smart move given today’s economic trends.
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11 January 2025 | 67 replies
Read it and employ it.The only thing I'd really hammer home is understand and study the market you want to get into-- meaning visit it multiple times, know the streets, get a healthy understanding.
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7 December 2024 | 7 replies
I am looking at buying units in the downtown area. on the 200th block of 6th street.