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26 December 2024 | 0 replies
Hindsight Critique•Continue to build relationships to increase deal flow•Property manager (Mercer Hughes) is critical to completing renovations and quick tenant placement•Continue to build relationships with private lenders and personal investors•Have cash available to make quick competitive offersDid you work with any real estate professionals (agents, lenders, etc.) that you'd recommend to others?
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25 December 2024 | 3 replies
What is the true marketing channel Whether it’s direct mail, cold calling, networking, or something else, I’d love to hear what’s been working in your market and how you’re staying ahead of the competition.
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14 January 2025 | 39 replies
The community is also a wonderful place where we help each other win - along with some healthy competition.
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27 December 2024 | 2 replies
With a 40% expense ratio, the DSCR is approximately 1.21Hindsight Critique•Continue to build relationships to increase deal flow•Property manager (Mercer Hughes) is critical to completing renovations and quick tenant placement•Continue to build relationships with private lenders and personal investors•Have cash available to make quick competitive offers
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26 January 2025 | 54 replies
An alternate viewpoint is that the group is closing so many deals because they have an edge in a competitive market.
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2 January 2025 | 13 replies
@Rishika Garimella I am a local home inspector and investor in the area. i think Austin is a sleeping giant right now. the rates are really scaring away buyers. but since competition is so low right now, its a great time to snag some property while its not being ripped apart by investors. i think the hutto manor area is a great choice, once that freeway opens up that connects taylor to round rock, it will definitely become a point of interest.
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13 January 2025 | 30 replies
I base my rents on the condition of the unit and the competition.
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1 January 2025 | 36 replies
Seems like 130 units is a beast to manage, I'd love to hear about your on-site management systems and "experience management" process to stand out amongst the fierce competition in the smokies.
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23 December 2024 | 5 replies
And probably not a lot of competition.
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6 January 2025 | 31 replies
There was more competition on the wash & fold side as there were definitely other companies operating in the area.Self-service was about half of our revenue and dry cleaning/wash & fold made up the other half.