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8 January 2025 | 3 replies
I don't think the LVP will feel right with carpet underneath and it's not a sound installation practice to have that buffer layer there.
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12 January 2025 | 8 replies
However, I don't know from a practical point of view if it's doable 2) Condo vs townhouse vs cashflow: I noticed condos and townhouses are way cheaper in fort myers FL ( however risk of hurricanes) and maybe more opportunity for cash flow.
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27 January 2025 | 35 replies
Personally I think Josh himself is innocent but the company definitely is involved in shady and deceptive business practices.
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15 February 2025 | 20 replies
Acquiring your 2nd STR is predicated on your successful acquisition and management of your first, and there are a lot of practical skills to learn on #1.
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15 January 2025 | 24 replies
The biggest difference to me is that YOU have control of every aspect of an active investment, while somebody else is in “control” of a passive investment.
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9 January 2025 | 43 replies
Invelo is a true all-in-one solution for real estate investors, built with industry-proven best practices.
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8 February 2025 | 22 replies
And I always thell the tenants you have your own thermostat and you control how much your heat and electric bills will be.
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11 February 2025 | 13 replies
Don't start throwing ideas at them like seller financing or numbers etc until you have an idea of if they actually intend to sell and what their needs are around the sale.This is very practical advice and I agree with the sentiment about not going into a conversation presuming anything about where their headspace is at.
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23 January 2025 | 21 replies
Think 10-12% CAP rates.D class areas= Practically no price appreciation, worst/struggling public schools, highest crime rates (especially drugs and violent crime), highest cash flow.
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22 January 2025 | 20 replies
It's best practice to interview several candidates.