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24 November 2024 | 27 replies
Thanks again All the ones in Miami appear to be selling for much less than what the seller purchased the units for which is a red flag.
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26 November 2024 | 16 replies
It’s true that you should be more diligent with vetting tenants - cash flow is great, but a destructive tenant can burn through it pretty easily and put you in the red.
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4 December 2024 | 17 replies
Add in property manager, repairs/maintenance, CapEx, vacancy etc and you will be deep in the red.
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25 November 2024 | 7 replies
Lexington is good if it's over 275K they go much easier on you but I personally do the surrounding areas such as the Red River Gorge which has over 600million visitors a year and no issues with STR
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23 November 2024 | 26 replies
ya getting disbarred is a HUGE red flag..
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26 November 2024 | 14 replies
I recommend looking at reviews as well, and if they're BBB accredited - then that's also a green flag.
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18 November 2024 | 15 replies
Just make sure to check their credentials and experience, and find someone who can explain things in simple terms.Also, keep an eye out for any red flags, like promises of huge refunds without a thorough review or pressure to pay a percentage of your refund.
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21 November 2024 | 12 replies
As a lender it is a big red flag for me when I ask a potential borrower what the ARV and rehab budget is and have them say "well, the wholesaler says xyz".
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20 November 2024 | 19 replies
Being able to pick their brains is always helpful, both their successes, red flags, war stories, etc.And as Jonathan mentioned, the very first step of actually taking action is knowing how much money you have to allocate to buying a property, fixing up a property (if needed) and how much a bank will lend to you.
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15 November 2024 | 6 replies
Also, if you have worked with house movers, any advice on things I should avoid or red flags with these guys?