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31 January 2025 | 10 replies
That’s a huge advantage.Totally agree on property management being a make-or-break factor.
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22 January 2025 | 9 replies
You're better off focusing on specific markets, specific neighborhoods, analyzing numbers, and building an ideal buy [box].
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15 January 2025 | 10 replies
The factors you mentioned are very important to keep in mind for any investment, but I like investing in areas I know.
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27 January 2025 | 11 replies
A HELOC offers flexibility and lower interest rates, which can be ideal if you’re looking for short-term financing with lower payments during construction.
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28 January 2025 | 10 replies
Look at factors like proximity to jobs, schools, transportation hubs, etc.
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21 January 2025 | 15 replies
I mean by safest is on the volatility, for example STRs have many different factors, seasons of the year, local government regs and much more.
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4 February 2025 | 12 replies
Also, factor in potential interest rate changes if the HELOC isn’t fixed.
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12 January 2025 | 6 replies
Also showing almost a 20% CoC return, which in my research I've found to be a highly ideal number for investors.Is there something I could improve on with this report or fix?
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7 January 2025 | 16 replies
To help support that avatar, try and have on-site parking and ideally a place where a large work truck can be parked without issue (think fully decked out F-350).
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25 January 2025 | 12 replies
Financing is important but your realtor will absolutely be the determining factor whether you purchase correctly or not.