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9 January 2025 | 44 replies
Somehow I think it's better to hold onto my own money and keep that dry powder on the sidelines waiting to get into the game if there are some emergency expenditures (haha, very likely with the kinds of deals I'm thinking about in class C neighborhoods).
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3 January 2025 | 12 replies
If appreciation is not there, however, it seems like a potentially long waiting game to see if your $60k investment today returns anything meaningful in the long run.
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3 February 2025 | 47 replies
I’ve been focusing on building triplexes in Columbus, Ohio, and it’s been a game-changer.
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30 December 2024 | 4 replies
But that’s the game we play.
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26 December 2024 | 9 replies
I suggest having smart TVs and let them log into their own accounts, preferably with a guest mode so they auto-log out after a certain number of days.For catering to families, I would concentrate on providing amenities like puzzles and games.
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9 January 2025 | 9 replies
I don’t mind having skin in the game either, but I know using private money is key to scaling one day and would like to get some experience with it now, even if it doesn’t fund a majority of the deal.
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4 January 2025 | 35 replies
The city’s diverse economy, which spans transportation, healthcare, and education, provides a solid foundation for long-term growth.
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1 January 2025 | 22 replies
Population growth, job diversity, and low DOM (days on market) are significant indicators.
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30 December 2024 | 0 replies
And right now, homeowners across the country are sitting on record amounts of it.Here’s a look at how that equity could be a game changer for you, and why it’ll flip your perspective from “Why would I move right now?”
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2 January 2025 | 14 replies
Things like your car (if used for business) and home office expenses could be game-changers, especially in your first year.