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3 February 2025 | 15 replies
He is a wealth of knowledge on the area and is actively investing locally as well.
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27 January 2025 | 14 replies
As we approach 25K active listings on the market, we are starting to see a balancing of Seller and Buyer, and some soft corrections are underway.
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5 February 2025 | 5 replies
This works with any type of appreciating property such as real estate, stocks, etcDepending on the appreciation rate, you can potentially see asset values double every 7-14 years.Likely around 7 years if the appreciation rate is 8%Likely around 14 years if the appreciation rate is 4%If you buy something for $100,000 and it appreciates to $200,000, you can potentially take a loan on the $100,000 appreciation which would not be considered a taxable event.However, be mindful that you are paying interest on the loan and you have to payback the loan but yes, it would not add on to your taxable income.
31 January 2025 | 4 replies
If they're evaluating other properties and you have a good social presence that gives them peace of mind and a good sense that they'll have a nice living experience, that could be the tipping point if they're considering a similar property.
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24 January 2025 | 5 replies
And your net worth will thank you.If you still want to go ahead, you'd be better off buying a house than an apartment because, while the value of the building itself will go to 0, you'll still have the value of the land, bearing in mind that the land might actually lose value too given the depopulation and the yen depreciation.Sorry if I'm pooping a party but make sure you understand what you're getting into (which you're already doing by asking the forum) and then make the decision that's right for you according to your objectives.
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16 January 2025 | 9 replies
In my search, I've noticed that many positions require proficiency in Yardi.I've been actively looking for effective ways to learn Yardi, but it seems challenging to find suitable training or courses online.
6 January 2025 | 1 reply
5 tips i should keep in my mind when buying rental property?
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14 January 2025 | 2 replies
The thoughts that are running through my mind being this close is creating a nightmare in my mind that needs to be calmed.
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30 January 2025 | 21 replies
Refinances are still active, slim pickings but some players are out there who are direct lenders, flip loans are also available (75-100K) min property other than conventional and gov backed loans.
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16 January 2025 | 3 replies
For the past two years, I’ve been diving deep into the world of real estate, and I’ve accumulated over four years of active experience in acquisitions.