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15 October 2024 | 2 replies
You'll get mom and pops that still think it's 4% or 5% regardless of deal size, but that's a lot more rare these days.
18 October 2024 | 34 replies
Put that cash flow towards reserves.I recommend keeping hefty reserves (3-6 months worth) for mortgage payments, repairs/maintenance, CapEx, etc.Things pop up with rentals.
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19 October 2024 | 15 replies
We purchase it with seller financing and we built a caretaker’s house and popped the top adding an additional story to the house.
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17 October 2024 | 20 replies
There are still some abbreviations that pop up that I’m not sure about, but I don’t wanna ask since the assumption is I should’ve known what it was.
15 October 2024 | 3 replies
There are networking breaks, and timebefore-and-after the meeting to converse.Google either of those to find out more details.There are other pop-up and recurring meet ups, butthese are my go-to's to get you started.
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14 October 2024 | 3 replies
(approx. pop is 100k people).
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13 October 2024 | 1 reply
We certainly have maintenance issues popping up here and there, however when and what issues are not predictable.
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18 October 2024 | 25 replies
Conversely, if I'm only seeing properties fail the 1% rule in a given area, it's probably a good signal to look elsewhere unless a particularly good deal pops up.
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15 October 2024 | 8 replies
They might work for smaller mom-and-pop units (2-8 units), but not for anything larger.Most owners of larger, more established multi-family properties don’t fall into the category of distressed landlords that off-market strategies usually target.
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12 October 2024 | 2 replies
It's tough when unexpected costs pop up, but those experiences definitely make us sharper for the next deal.Switching gears from renting to selling was a smart move given the circumstances.