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25 January 2025 | 2 replies
The investor has to be gaining cash flow or equity to make it worth it.
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24 January 2025 | 8 replies
Yes, they will do many things better than you, but some things it's not possible for them to be as attentive and quick responding as you.Also, no one's perfect, so keep tabs on them in general.Regarding holding or selling: why did you buy this in the first place?
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30 January 2025 | 0 replies
If you're prepared to acquire multiple properties at once, you can gain a competitive edge and negotiate better deals that simply aren’t available when buying individually.3.
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20 January 2025 | 1 reply
As the investor gains experience, they are not only able to more successfully foresee the “bumps” along the way, able to handle recessions, temporary negative cash flow, unforeseen capital expenditures without panicking, but will also recognize the opportunities necessary to turn a loss into a break even.
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4 February 2025 | 7 replies
My biggest advice - take your time, do your research, and consider hiring a mentor.Check out the Rookie Podcast and forums on BP; you'll gain a lot of valuable insights from them.Wishing you success in your investing journey!
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22 January 2025 | 2 replies
Direct booking website, highly attentive to guests needs and experiences and consistently enhance the property during ownership.
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5 February 2025 | 16 replies
I personally will not expand into a market without securing a reliable team first.Service Quality Over Price – While 10-15% may seem attractive, be cautious—cheaper often means less attention to detail.
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22 January 2025 | 1 reply
Laundromats and carwashes have gained popularity exponentially almost in the 6 years.
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22 January 2025 | 4 replies
If you’re interested in investing in real estate, you can consider doing so with a Self-Directed IRA to defer taxes on capital gains until you actually withdraw the funds from your IRA.
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30 January 2025 | 10 replies
When investing in high cash-flow markets, I always recommend working with an investor friendly agent so you're able to gain the right insight on the different areas and the risks involved.