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10 January 2025 | 21 replies
Moving into REI is daunting, but everyone I've met so far has been amazing.
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10 January 2025 | 3 replies
In that case, you’d typically need to file a legal challenge, which could involve going to court and showing that the restriction is unnecessary or unreasonable.The best advice I can give would be to consult a real estate attorney to understand your specific situation and options.
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11 January 2025 | 9 replies
-Opportunity cost: A 7% interest rate isn’t great, but if you think you can achieve returns higher than 7% by buying another cash-flowing property, paying off the mortgage might not be the best use of funds.Now, let’s explore saving to buy another property:Investing in a Second PropertyPros:-Diversifies your portfolio, reducing risk if your Palm Desert STR underperforms or faces challenges (e.g., stricter regulations or lower demand).
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24 January 2025 | 9 replies
I have considered doing a TIC/coop in San Dego but have the belief, without any data except for how I would value the financing challenges and tic risks, as being much greater than 10% price difference from condo price.
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12 January 2025 | 5 replies
Just wanted to introduce myself.My name is Ariel, I am 32 years old (this Thursday), and I am making my first steps as a real estate investor.As I live abroad, most if not all of my work would be remote, and right now I am focusing on Jacksonville, FL.My main goal for this year is to fix and flip at least 2 SF's properties, and for the next few years to increase this number, maybe do some MF, and possibly to also BRRR when I raise enough of my own capital.At the moment, my biggest challenge is the fact that I am remote, so I could use some help from a local realtor or management company.It's so amazing to know this community exists, and I am thrilled to actually take part in it
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3 February 2025 | 25 replies
Laws, taxes, insurance, adventure, new challenge, grow skills, etc.
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20 January 2025 | 9 replies
My last offering was has been a real challenge and Matt has stuck with it for over a year.Never swaying from his commitment to me and my success.You need to be willing to take his advice and work hard but his stuff works.I would whole heartedly recommend him to anyone who is serious about raising private money.
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17 January 2025 | 10 replies
A more realistic expectation is 24 hours which will ensure we can arrange any repairs or corrections with a team, handle it in person, etc. be curious how this plays out as I worked for local developer for a while and developed several properties in Alexandria (Specifically old town) and while the city is challenging like any city - they were mostly realistic.
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10 January 2025 | 11 replies
Sellers may struggle to mentally shift from "owner" to "tenant," which can create challenges with boundaries and property care.Security Deposit:If you’re doing a temporary leaseback, be sure to collect a substantial security deposit to cover potential damages and ensure they vacate on time.