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30 January 2025 | 0 replies
It’s been incredibly rewarding not only to save my grandfather’s legacy but also to build equity and increase cash flow.
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10 February 2025 | 7 replies
@Paul Cijunelis thank you for this response Paul, well I firstly got interested in CRE when one of my high school teachers told me about how he does it and that kind of started my interest, I really love CRE because I've noticed it's a very lucrative and risky business like high risk high reward, but not just that I really love seeing a bunch of properties being brought back to life with renovations.
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14 February 2025 | 17 replies
This increases your chances of getting those extra nights filled.Airbnb’s Positive Feedback LoopAirbnb rewards high-performing listings with better visibility.
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27 January 2025 | 3 replies
Phoenix contains a rare combination of elements that have created an outstanding market for distressed property investments, including the following:Cost Savings: Distressed properties are sold below their market value and enable investors to take hold of properties at a trifle compared to traditionally listed properties.Strong Market Fundamentals: Being among the fastest-growing cities in the country, Phoenix ensures a high demand in housing and rentals, hence good potential for resale or income from rentals.Value Creation Opportunities: Most distressed properties need renovations; thus, such situations present opportunities for investors to increase equity by adding value.Population and Economic Growth: Phoenix remains among those cities in the country which are attracting more and more residents and business; therefore, this presents good, long-term appreciation possibilities of property appreciation and income creation.Challenges to ConsiderWhile the rewards can be great, distressed property investment is not without its challenges.
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29 January 2025 | 2 replies
If you have a business you can grow and get financially rewarded that is higher priority then leaving that.
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24 January 2025 | 2 replies
While the financial rewards are great, the true treasure is who you become along the way.
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28 January 2025 | 3 replies
P.S. sometimes it's more stressful than fun, but the rewards can be enormous and are worth it.
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6 February 2025 | 10 replies
It's such a rewarding field with so many pathways to success.
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8 February 2025 | 12 replies
This process can be uncomfortable at times but can also be rewarding.
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26 January 2025 | 30 replies
Exactly this and why you should not do cash for keys to reward poor tenant actions.