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4 August 2024 | 8 replies
This way, you can still have a personal touch in your selection but ensure that your decisions are based on measurable factors rather than subjective preferences.
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4 August 2024 | 5 replies
Read this book first - https://www.amazon.com/Every-Landlords-Property-Protection-Guide/dp/1413307000 - before getting into more complicated and expensive measures of protection.
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7 August 2024 | 73 replies
Stringent Lending StandardsSince 2008, lending practices have significantly tightened.
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2 August 2024 | 10 replies
Hi @Christopher 'Bear' DeSanctisThe debt service coverage ratio is derived from measuring the PITI (+ Association dues if applicable) versus the gross monthly rental income.
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6 August 2024 | 29 replies
Part of the issue is probably a lack of measurement of agent skills.
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1 August 2024 | 35 replies
Similar to what's included in this post but comes preloaded with costs and requires only minimal measuring.
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30 July 2024 | 0 replies
If at all possible, never install mini-split, install duct work.Measure, Measure, Measure.
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30 July 2024 | 2 replies
I liken cap rates to measuring your fitness level by how much you weigh.
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29 July 2024 | 4 replies
HelloDo you have any general price per square foot (or other measures) that you use for general light work?
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29 July 2024 | 9 replies
Maybe best to wait to see whether Berkeley's brain damaged voters pass anti homeowner ballot measures.