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24 January 2025 | 8 replies
Factoring market conditions at the time of refinance, I negotiated a lower rate and conceded a lower term anticipating rates to normalize in the 4%-5% range by 2026.
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17 January 2025 | 7 replies
I am in a very competitive market here in the Tampa Florida area (Clearwater, Saint Petersburg and beach areas).
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15 January 2025 | 24 replies
But the diversification may be through a number locations of the same type property, as expertise in one area trumps diversifying into areas where you lack a competitive advantage.
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23 January 2025 | 6 replies
What's the condition, what's rent potential, is it in appreciating or depreciating area?
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27 January 2025 | 12 replies
Because buying a house in excellent condition and then totally changing the layout can be expensive, especially if it's involving load supporting walls.
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22 January 2025 | 2 replies
. - Expect buyer competition.
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23 January 2025 | 21 replies
I also think of property locations and property conditions having different classifications.
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27 January 2025 | 8 replies
If you are making modifications to the heating and air conditioning space of the property it is usually wise to pull a permit.
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29 January 2025 | 22 replies
I would say for a B class area it is going to be around 300k-400k for a duplex in good condition. 400k and up for A class @emily @Emily Shin
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21 January 2025 | 11 replies
@Saul Vargas, to piggyback off others, sourcing a traditional SFH rental that meets your underwriting criteria will be complex due to interest rates and market conditions.