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11 January 2025 | 14 replies
With the right PM, you’ll have peace of mind knowing your property is in good hands and generating steady income.Good luck with your search!
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2 February 2025 | 7 replies
One who is active still and recently did a case study write up like this is Don Konipol, the other pops on every now and again and did a BP episode many years ago Aaron Mazzrillo so search those two names and read some threads.A more likely scenario is not what you mentioned as the ever growing note/value deal, at least not as outlined.
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10 January 2025 | 2 replies
It also allows you to search 400 property and property owner consumer fields, in addition to being a driving for dollars tool.
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24 January 2025 | 42 replies
PreREO I believe was run by the same person who owns AHP (American Home Preservation) - which has a lot of chatter on BP that you can search.
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15 January 2025 | 10 replies
I’ve had to widen my search radius to smaller suburbs or target properties needing light cosmetic work to make the numbers work.Value-add opportunities: Adding amenities tenants love, like finished basements or upgraded kitchens, seems to justify rent premiums in this market.Navigating the competition:Be creative with financing: Seller financing or partnering with other investors has been helpful to secure deals when conventional offers didn’t cut it.Work with local agents and wholesalers: They often have their finger on the pulse of off-market opportunities, which is critical in a hot market.For those new to suburban Chicago investing, I’d say the key is finding the “sweet spot” neighborhoods—ones on the rise but not yet maxed out in price.
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7 January 2025 | 1 reply
I searched for homes based on the mortgage I could afford.
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14 January 2025 | 5 replies
Here are a few suggestions on how you can maximize the wealth of information available: Check out the blogs and podcasts, or take advantage of the search feature (magnifying glass).
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22 January 2025 | 13 replies
I didn't even think about chatgpt for searching for even easier solutions!
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7 January 2025 | 0 replies
I searched for homes based on the mortgage I could afford.
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12 January 2025 | 12 replies
The BRRR is a great strategy, but you will have to search hard to find a distressed duplex that you’re able to force appreciation on in this neck of the woods.