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24 January 2025 | 0 replies
This white paper explores why American investors should consider adding German real estate to their investment portfolio, focusing on the market's advantages, key investment strategies, and important factors to understand before diving into the market.Introduction: The Allure of the German Real Estate MarketGermany is Europe's largest economy and one of the most developed real estate markets globally.
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28 January 2025 | 6 replies
It could also help you to decide what type of real estate you would like to focus on - i.e., residential vs. commercial.
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11 February 2025 | 39 replies
Thanks Jeremy.I'm going to leave my w-2 job and focus on my health and shaking off the burnout I've been feeling.
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27 January 2025 | 15 replies
Are you focusing your efforts in/around your local market?
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11 February 2025 | 11 replies
Sure, because when you take rent payments out of the equation you can focus on the tenant landlord relationship and providing the best experience for the tenant.All the best!
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30 January 2025 | 6 replies
As Josh mentioned, it's important to find your right fit, I wouldn't focus solely on price especially if you're looking to be very hands off and you're looking for quality.
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10 February 2025 | 7 replies
Since you’re interested in learning more about commercial real estate (CRE), consider a mix of reading books, enrolling in online courses focused on real estate investing.
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22 January 2025 | 12 replies
@Jon D. some questions, the answers may help you better focus.1) Why did you pay your primary mortgage off in the first place?
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12 February 2025 | 247 replies
BTW, are you CA-focused or national?
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12 February 2025 | 156 replies
Thinking that you can focus on the equity as an offset is even less logical, and worse math.