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23 December 2024 | 34 replies
For instance, if I buy a house 20% down, 5% closing prep costs where the rent matches the mortgage, interest and tax and assume a 5% rent growth and appreciation, I'm expecting an 11% total return which is just not good enough for the hassle involved.
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17 December 2024 | 1 reply
Nearly two years ago, I purchased a single-family home in River Forest, USA, which required extensive renovations.
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30 December 2024 | 24 replies
For instance in the real world.. i bought 12 brand new constructions back in the Katrina days .. this was in the top county in Mississippi they ranged 150k to 225k each..
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22 January 2025 | 203 replies
There are plenty of places in CA I would never live or do I like.. for instance Barstow would not be on the top of my list :)
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19 December 2024 | 10 replies
In this instance the tenant questioned the other 5 and determined their rent was the only increase.
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30 December 2024 | 103 replies
I have been owning and self-managing Brooklyn, NYC Properties for 28 years now.I want to start a YouTube Channel where I give weekly Podcast Discussions on the Management of the Week.For instance, I have a couple that is splitting up.
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25 January 2025 | 155 replies
Used those extensively and on big projects multi millions. then you had a redemption date usually 30 to 60 days.
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16 December 2024 | 6 replies
For instance, states like California, Oregon, Montana, and Massachusetts have "clawback" provisions, meaning they may tax deferred gains if you eventually sell the replacement property and don't reinvest within the state.
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18 December 2024 | 20 replies
Maynhia Stott - be careful on OTC liens, typically those are the leftovers and many instances there is a reason they are leftovers
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13 December 2024 | 4 replies
In most instances when one person is putting up all capital, best to enter into a 3rd party GC relationships rather than become partners.