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11 February 2025 | 154 replies
The most important thing on your first deal is to keep the risk low.
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25 January 2025 | 17 replies
It's no different than their 2-year, low interest rate teaser houses.
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24 January 2025 | 16 replies
And as I explained earlier, your investment is protected by real property, so your risk is extremely low.
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11 February 2025 | 7 replies
Rent and refi won't really work, rents are kind of low in that neighborhood.Best would be if I had a crystal ball to make decisions, but as mine isn't working, I'll take your advise on how to decide these things.TIA!
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11 February 2025 | 11 replies
Low end MFH is overpriced for the current rent amounts.
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7 February 2025 | 14 replies
The negative equity often exceeds $50k but even if I use $25k (it would be rare to have this low of an initial negative equity position), is nearly 2.5 years to recover.
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31 December 2024 | 12 replies
So, when Trump changes to no tax on tips I feel inclined to change my rental income structure.50% reduction in rent.Previous 50% made up from a mandatory nontaxable tip.
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2 February 2025 | 22 replies
I'm not too familiar with the markets yet but research I've done suggests that the towns of New Britain, New Haven and Hartford all have a good mix of inventory and low prices coupled with plenty of amenities, night life, cafes, etc and local colleges to bring younger people to the area year after year.
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25 January 2025 | 3 replies
My low months were 50-65% occupancy and 100% for summer.
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21 January 2025 | 20 replies
Do you believe it will now be more cost effective to hold a license or do you believe the expenses will go up with what I assume will be a flight from the business by low producing real estate agents?