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21 January 2025 | 11 replies
I live in California (Central Coast) and have built a 12-door portfolio in Detroit, which has been a great market for both cash flow and long-term potential.Detroit still offers properties well below the $150k mark, with strong rent-to-price ratios and a market that’s seeing growth in key areas.
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18 January 2025 | 36 replies
You can also tell her to call the utility company about the best way to save, as turning off heat and on is not efficient having to run longer blasting out cold air as opposed to leaving it set at a lower temp. :)
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17 January 2025 | 19 replies
Most rental properties in Milwaukee are old and run down, our product stands out.
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26 January 2025 | 0 replies
In the long run, I want to build a portfolio that will bring in cash flow.Would be great to connect with all types of professionals who work in the area.
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29 January 2025 | 4 replies
You should reach out to @Melissa Haworth she can get the actual numbers/rents on STRs in the area to help run your comps.Each building is different, each area is different, it is important to find accurate data to make good decisions.
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4 February 2025 | 1 reply
Turn on any home renovation show, and you’ll see investors turning run-down properties into stunning dream homes—selling them for a hefty profit.
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30 January 2025 | 4 replies
2023-2024 DECIMATED my already broken finances and killed my 15 yr run being debt free with paid off rentals and a house near the beach in the Ca.
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7 February 2025 | 11 replies
However, as I've been tracking new listings in this area and running the numbers on them, I have realized this strategy has either gotten too much attention in the last few years or the supply just isn't there any more.
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28 January 2025 | 19 replies
They have a good set of advertisements that focus on their whole house strategy which is good IMHO.We are running about 50/50 on bookings for 2025 right now.
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23 January 2025 | 2 replies
(LOL, likely a paid co-branding snippet and doesn't do anything for you)3) We run "X" in ads to attract buyers!