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24 January 2025 | 0 replies
.- Military Presence: With U.S. military bases across Germany, local banks are accustomed to assisting service members with financing.How to Qualify1.
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28 January 2025 | 10 replies
Offer a great first-stay experience with thoughtful touches like welcome gifts and clear communication to earn those initial positive reviews.For Big Bear’s rules, stay on top of local ordinances—maybe even connect with other hosts for advice.
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31 January 2025 | 12 replies
Quote from @Noah Laker: I'm a local broker and investor, and manage 100+ Airbnb properties for clients.
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8 February 2025 | 12 replies
Just do thorough research on the local market and have a solid plan for managing the properties remotely.Good luck!
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24 January 2025 | 13 replies
Here are additional comments:1) Buying out of state removes any local knowledge you have from assisting in your success, including knowing areas, people and costs. - We always recommend buying your first rental locally if possible and DIY managing to learn as much as possible before investing OOS.2) Lots of crooks and incompetents in the PMC world:( They both cost you money.- As already stated, you'll have a small portfolio.
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12 February 2025 | 0 replies
When I had located this particular duplex I contacted a local agent to represent me on the acquisition.
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23 January 2025 | 2 replies
Please let me know if you need more info to create a clearer picture.Thank you.That is actually a good question to get advice from a local estate attorney on.
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29 January 2025 | 1 reply
ACT and the various localized distressed property laws.
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24 January 2025 | 4 replies
Real estate is so localized that most federal based policy changes don't have massive influence.I can see him (semi-)privatizing Freddie/Fannie.
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12 February 2025 | 23 replies
I would appreciate any and all help.best regards,Jose have you called some local lenders?