10 October 2024 | 0 replies
Real estate investors should look for off-market properties for a few reasons:Off-market prices can be negotiated better due to less competition.Lower competition, in general, equals a better chance of your offer winning.You can negotiate other, more favorable terms that aren’t always available on-market.Why Do Sellers Go Off-Market?
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10 October 2024 | 16 replies
All attorneys are not created equal.
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9 October 2024 | 9 replies
While opinions may vary, I rely on data to help drive real estate decisions and planning.Key ConsiderationsEducational Attainment: 77008 boasts higher numbers of residents with bachelor's (12,241) and master's degrees (5,739) compared to 77063.Demographics: 77063 has a higher percentage of foreign-born residents (41.02%) which typically indicates a strong rental market and with 76.86% renter-occupied versus 32.60% in 77008.Economic Factors: Median income in 77008 is $140,609 with a low unemployment rate of 3.37%, whereas 77063 shows lower median income ($51,899), higher unemployment (9.99%), and more families below the poverty level (16.51%), which may indicate economic diversity but also potential rental payment risks.Age Distribution: 77008 has more middle-aged residents (35-54) [8970 compared to 6,115] and a slightly higher proportion of young adults (25-34) compared to 77063 but both are popular with younger adults suggesting strong rental markets equally exist.Housing Market: 77008 features a higher percentage of family households (52.39%) and married-couple families (44.77%), suggesting stability and potential for property appreciation.Digital Advertising Demand: Houston Heights apartments (77008): 50,000 average monthly searches.
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7 October 2024 | 1 reply
We're continuously seeking opportunities to meet and collaborate with like-minded professionals equally dedicated to the real estate space
15 October 2024 | 69 replies
Stopping distributions does not always equal disaster.
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14 October 2024 | 420 replies
I learned to try and hide the Subject To in a trust, to try and buy Subject To Insurance in case the loan gets called, to not get title insurance because it's just another expense, and it might reveal something I don't want you to know,and that the economy never takes a bad turn,and that I don't need reserves,and I'm not told what happens if I miss a payment or what to do about it,or that I could get sued and investigated,and I have no idea what to do if the loan gets called with the Due on Sale Clause, I also learned, that I can make tons of money having other people spend a lot of money to join a "community" where they get to watch videos of me and discuss Subject To with other students who are equally ill-informed, but they never get personalized training and never buy a property.I'm all set to be in the SubTo community and be happy with equally happy people.It's all there, on youtube, video in color, with great enthusiasm.So, in direct contrast to that, we teach all of that (well not overleveraging, or not using title or the other bad practices) "one on one", real time, personal, live, no videos, and you actually buy properties.
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8 October 2024 | 8 replies
First, not all property management companies are created equal.
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7 October 2024 | 5 replies
If they are VERY professional, they will have their processes in writing as verification that policies are enforced equally and fairly by their entire staff.6.
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5 October 2024 | 19 replies
And the quality of their services.. not all closers are created equal
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8 October 2024 | 10 replies
The only significant lawsuits you hear about are big landlords that violate the law egregiously, usually over a long period.The likelihood of being sued and losing an amount that can't be covered by insurance is probably equal to being struck by lightning twice.