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1 August 2024 | 16 replies
Definitely not afraid of the work - just happy to have a path forward and to know that you think it's possible in the current environment.
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30 July 2024 | 4 replies
Don't be afraid to negotiate, particularly if you have a lot of rentals.4.
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30 July 2024 | 4 replies
For me this involves making a lot of spreadsheets, but I will give you the outline.1)Establish risk capacity and tolerance: Capacity=how much can you afford, and tolerance=what you actually feel safe spending2)Use that information to narrow down what is available to buy: The amount will buy you a duplex in PB with 2 1/1's, will also get you a 4plex in Lemon Grove with 4 2/1's3)From there do the research on all of the available units that fit your criteria: This includes, but is not limited to, historical data on appreciation, market rents, historical rental data, and migration trends.4)Don't be afraid to wait for the right propertyI hope that I was able to simplify my process for you in a way that is helpful.
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30 July 2024 | 9 replies
That could cause you to end up owing the tenant compensation. https://www.nolo.com/legal-encyclopedia/tenants-defenses-evi...I'm afraid of that, so I'm seeking advice from others.
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31 July 2024 | 19 replies
, which is indicative of either the broker having no idea of what an appraisal entails and how it relates to the subject property or the mortgage broker is so weak that he is afraid to educate the borrower as to the reality of obtaining commercial loans without appraisals.
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9 August 2024 | 184 replies
That's why this busting of price fixing is loooooong overdue.want to say the same in just one paragraph. i could see many realtors are actually afraid of the changes and still prefer to live in old status quo.
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29 July 2024 | 5 replies
He just turned 84 and he's afraid to take any money out of the market because of the tax hits.Meanwhile, I built a $3 million real estate portfolio over the last 12 years and earn four times what he does every year.Not all investments are equal.
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28 July 2024 | 27 replies
Don't be afraid to negotiate, particularly if you have a lot of rentals.4.
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28 July 2024 | 17 replies
I have gotten many a smokin deal because others were afraid of the IRS and would not bid.
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26 July 2024 | 24 replies
The wife and I considered doing a game room but were afraid it'd attract the wrong niche.