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20 January 2025 | 62 replies
We have an A+ Rating with no complaints.
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26 January 2025 | 48 replies
Everyone’s got the same problem: STR oversaturationPrices are high in most markets and if/when you do buy, your competition is fierce thus pushing down nightly rates and occupancy rates in almost every worthwhile marketGood luck fixing that!
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25 January 2025 | 11 replies
It seems like everyone is preparing for a big boost.The current growth rate seems feverish but I've seen a lot of houses going up to prepare for the influx of population.If you have any questions, I'm available to answer them.
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18 January 2025 | 1 reply
However, rates have since moved upward.A 30-year fixed rate mortgage is once again sitting around 7% interest:For broader context, here’s a chart for 30-year fixed mortgage rates over the past 5 years:The real estate industry hoped 2024 would see a recovery in which mortgage rates fell and home sales climbed.
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3 February 2025 | 2 replies
Oakland has some ambitious plans to improve the city, and as rate improves, I firmly believe certain parts of Oakland will recover faster than others.
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6 February 2025 | 9 replies
Plus today's rates for conventional loans are in the single digits, which are lower than hard money.
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19 January 2025 | 8 replies
With that low interest rate, you will have paid down a lot of equity in the deal and should be able to finance with a bank.
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4 February 2025 | 3 replies
We have many efficincies under management with a ~10% vacancy rate with prices ranging from 485-625 depending on location property quality and amenities.
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14 January 2025 | 329 replies
CA has the highest sales tax rate in the country.
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1 February 2025 | 1 reply
A high property tax rate will increase the taxes more quickly as a percentage of total expenses when the property value increases.