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5 January 2025 | 8 replies
A few things I’d suggest as a local investor:Know Your Markets: New England is a mix of urban, suburban, and rural areas with very different dynamics.
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6 February 2025 | 11 replies
We have allowed tenants to resolve past due debts or provide letters from previous apartment complexes confirming that damages or unpaid rent were not their responsibility.
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8 February 2025 | 6 replies
There are best practices on certain items that provides a guidelines.Commissions are always negotiable like any other services, you can shop around for the best value for money.All depends on the risks that you are willing to take.
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15 January 2025 | 6 replies
And finding a home that needs a good renovation and mixing it with these other strategies really helps.As far as areas go, easier to cashflow on the outer suburbs of Raleigh and on the Durham side of the triangle.
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12 February 2025 | 7 replies
@Jillian Alonge A HELOC provides quick access to equity for your next property but transferring the property to an LLC via quitclaim deed may trigger the due-on-sale clause—check with your lender.
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10 February 2025 | 0 replies
How CIPS Has Helped Me So FarAccess to a Global Network: Through my CIPS connections, I can collaborate with real estate professionals in key markets such as Dubai, Portugal, and the Caribbean, where I see strong investment potential.Understanding Foreign Markets: CIPS training provides insights into market trends, regulations, and transaction structures that differ from domestic deals.Opportunities for Investors & Buyers: Many international buyers are interested in New York and Long Island properties, while U.S. investors are exploring opportunities abroad.
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12 January 2025 | 54 replies
Great use of space and provides additional income to offset the monthly payment.Orlando, and many other cities, have a "missing middle" problem in regards to housing.
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10 February 2025 | 1 reply
This week, two critical economic reports—the CPI inflation report (Tuesday, February 13) and Initial Jobless Claims (Thursday, February 15)—will provide new insights into whether the Fed will stay on its current path or begin signaling rate cuts.Real estate investors looking to finance new deals, refinance existing loans, or time their next acquisition should closely monitor how these reports shape market expectations for the Fed’s next move.Current Market ConditionsMortgage rates have remained stubbornly high due to persistent inflation and a strong labor market.
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3 February 2025 | 8 replies
Be sure to check out the free tools BP provides to help analyze deals you may have and also market insights.
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29 January 2025 | 3 replies
I don't want to waste anyone's time providing quote after quote for me for the properties I am merely in the analysis stage with.