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18 August 2024 | 12 replies
It's definitely a frustrating part of the business, especially when you're trying to maintain cash flow and unexpected repair costs pop up.One thing I've learned is that some of the more real estate investor-focused insurance companies tend to be a bit more lenient on inspections or are more upfront about their requirements before binding the policy.
17 August 2024 | 6 replies
It's still a great area, but the appreciation popped so hard, the trajectory is going to be slower over the next several years.Also, if you have never room hacked, it's not that easy.
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20 August 2024 | 21 replies
Even with a well-maintained home, routine issues can pop up unexpectedly, and it might be challenging to coordinate repairs or address tenant concerns from a distance, especially if there's a significant time difference.While the 7% to 10% fee for a property manager can seem like an unnecessary expense, it can provide peace of mind, especially if you won't be readily available.
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20 August 2024 | 19 replies
This can lead to leak in ceiling right as you walk into a unit.On certain centers being sold lets just say some developers ( talking in general ) are know to put up new centers that might like pretty on the outside but are built like junk and then put in lots of mom and pop tenants who have high risk of going dark.
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16 August 2024 | 6 replies
It is quite an undertaking, processes will be long and unforeseen costs could pop up.
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21 August 2024 | 73 replies
Unfortunately, there are also a few people who have popped up on BP trying to sell a crappy real estate-related program but fortunately the majority of the experienced investors on here don't fall under this category (plus the program spammers tend to get banned sooner or later).
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20 August 2024 | 81 replies
What goes up must come down, ballons pop, engines blow up.
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16 August 2024 | 9 replies
Sometimes it is just a pop-by a month or two after they move in to see how they have treated the place so far.
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15 August 2024 | 1 reply
I believe in the power of mom and pop multi family How did you find this deal and how did you negotiate it?
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14 August 2024 | 0 replies
I believe in the power of mom and pop multi family How did you find this deal and how did you negotiate it?