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26 December 2024 | 9 replies
However, in addition to QC efforts it has saved money, and I will use the following example:A woman checks in with 2 small dogs claimed and paid for.
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16 January 2025 | 13 replies
Timber companies and the feds swap these lands all the time in an effort to create large blocks of either gov land or private timber lands.
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29 January 2025 | 107 replies
I understand the potential Infinite return of BRRRR, but if I spend x effort and y dollars on a value add, I want it to add as much value as possible.
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24 December 2024 | 5 replies
We embrace S8 applicants, but screen them just like any other applicant.Many have an entitlement mentality and try to leverage their S8 voucher by pretending to be helpless:1) A percentage won't apply because they expect a landlord to waive application fees for them.2) Many cry broke and expect a landlord NOT to charge them a security deposit.3) Many of those same S8 tenants trying to avoid paying a security deposit, won't make an effort to call the list of nonprofits we send them that will pay their security deposit if they apply.4) A lot of them try to avoid paying for utilities.
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30 December 2024 | 5 replies
Tons of double sided tape used which results in a fair amount of extra effort to restore (most cases paint comes right off the wall requiring patching sanding etc, some cases Good-off was effective.
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16 January 2025 | 40 replies
I'm not asking how properties/businesses are valued necessarily, though I appreciate the efforts to educate others.
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7 February 2025 | 49 replies
I was strongly considering joining before I read this, now I am going to go the hard route, but probably best to just stay active on here and go the extra effort to network with accomplished developers in my area.
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23 December 2024 | 8 replies
The difference between MKE and Chicagoland does not warrant the extra effort that comes with going remote.Everything gets so much more complicated as soon as you can't swing by your property after work.
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21 December 2024 | 1 reply
The experience also underscored the power of strategic pricing in achieving maximum profitability with minimal effort.
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4 January 2025 | 35 replies
By focusing your efforts on a specific area, you’ll be able to learn all the nuances and make more informed decisions.Best of luck with your investment journey!