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11 February 2025 | 13 replies
Hey Lucas, if you already have built connections and a solid foundation of knowledge in Akron, I would keep building the portfolio there!
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12 February 2025 | 2 replies
At the end of the 5 or 7 years, if I keep the property that long, it's rinse, lather, and repeat.
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12 February 2025 | 2 replies
(wisconsin)How can I best position myself in this deal where the lender is comfortable and we have a solid prefab, but also workable to where I can keep my sale price competitive and build costs down.This lot is within spitting distance of the lake.
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12 February 2025 | 2 replies
One of the roadblocks weir running into is the potential tenant will keep communication and go silent once we bring up background checks.
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12 February 2025 | 7 replies
The chain link will give you less privacy, but if you back onto a park with trees, it will also make the backyard seem bigger and keep the views to the park.
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28 January 2025 | 9 replies
At that point you can keep the property in Seattle or Sell it down the road if ever needed.
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30 January 2025 | 0 replies
We made a lot of mistakes like working in the wrong order and doing work just to keep my employees busy.
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11 February 2025 | 10 replies
Keep those parameters in mind as well.Lastly, A great HML would have options for you to transition into after your loan term ends with them.Best of luck to you on your journey!!!
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2 February 2025 | 17 replies
I also keep a fair amount if cash (10%).
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26 January 2025 | 30 replies
People who fail to keep good tenants and turn over every year, they lose.