17 October 2024 | 6 replies
I used to get irate when I would see or hear some of the things spewed by wholesalers but over the years my temper has calmed as I’ve come to realize the inaccuracies they spread are in most instances not malicious, they merely have such limited knowledge that they don’t know any better.
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21 October 2024 | 13 replies
For instance, I was looking at a property for STR in a town in VT and the realtor explained the town passed an ordinance preventing repetitive short term rentals of properties because of partying and noise violations.
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14 October 2024 | 2 replies
You cannot invest what you do not have.Initially before you invest, your success is measured by how much you have in (for instance) your Vanguard Money Market Fund, or an FDIC insured Money Market account, or stuffed inside your mattress, etc...
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18 October 2024 | 23 replies
You get guaranteed rent, and it’s generally in high demand—I’ve had instances where even when I explicitly say I’m not accepting Section 8, the inquiries just keep coming in.
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16 October 2024 | 9 replies
We’ve seen units of that age last for several more years after being serviced, but we’ve also had instances where we paid for the service only to replace the unit a week later.
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16 October 2024 | 8 replies
We’ve had 6 showings in the past week alone, which is already a lot, but the most concerning part is what’s been happening during these showings.Here’s the real kicker: there have been showings (with prior notice given) when we weren’t home, and my cameras caught prospective buyers entering unaccompanied—no realtor, no landlord, just strangers walking into my occupied home.In one instance, my husband happened to be home and answered the door.
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15 October 2024 | 9 replies
My groups probably never look at influencers or care what they have to say.Most of our folks are either families, extended families or groups riding the bike trail.I think it could work is some instances, but I would have to ask myself, "Do I want that sort of guest?"
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15 October 2024 | 14 replies
It’s also not as cost effective to just upgrade one unit when it’s vacant because then you lose economies of scale and in the instance of materials things may not be available over an extended period of time and you may end up with mismatched windows or something.
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15 October 2024 | 9 replies
Gilbert, for instance, is known for its excellent schools, high quality of life, and strong local economy.
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14 October 2024 | 3 replies
For instance, the construction loan I got to build my personal residence only required 10% down.