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31 January 2025 | 0 replies
Low entry costs How did you find this deal and how did you negotiate it?
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30 January 2025 | 3 replies
Target Low Vacancy RatesChicago neighborhoods like Lakeview and West Town boast low vacancy rates, meaning fewer empty months.
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27 January 2025 | 27 replies
The median home price is also very low nationwide which creates a low barrier to entry.
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4 February 2025 | 1 reply
Anyone over 18 fills out has to furnish their social security and driver's license numbers, and pays a fee for a credit / background check.
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4 February 2025 | 4 replies
Full credit/background check: Look for missed payments, and any theft is always a no go.2.)
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20 January 2025 | 31 replies
this is basically the business credit coaching partner that works with you over the course of 12 mos. to help you build up business credit for your company.
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21 January 2025 | 2 replies
Hi Anthony, it sounds like you’re in a good position to start building your STR portfolio, especially with no debt, great credit, and rent-free living!
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4 February 2025 | 11 replies
Thankfully we are commercial bank clients so our rates are as low as you can get in the market place for anyone who is not Lennar or DR horton or those types.
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6 February 2025 | 2 replies
They offered to give me a credit on a future loan.
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9 January 2025 | 14 replies
Credit (loans) become much more difficult to obtain and if available you pay a MUCH higher interest rate with a much higher down payment requirement2.