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2 December 2024 | 1 reply
I've not invested with 5S so I can't comment on their product and management specifically but I can say for build to rent, if you’re considering this, ask yourself: Does this fit your investment strategy and comfort level?
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17 December 2024 | 86 replies
Best first property to buy IMO is a househackIf you have 150k in my market you have lots of room to buy a very nice duplex that is comfortable to live in a really separates you from the other unit
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4 December 2024 | 3 replies
For example for me, CoC does not matter as I buy in A/B areas and I hold long term so I am comfortable knowing even if I have zero a slightly negative CoC to start over the long term it will turn and I will end up with a nice return after many years.
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13 December 2024 | 35 replies
Dayton could be a good alternative, offering similar price points.To narrow your options further, consider factors like population and job growth, cash flow potential, and the quality of neighborhoods you’d feel comfortable investing in.
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2 December 2024 | 0 replies
I’d love to hear from others who have reached a comfortable place in real estate:What’s your next step once you’ve “made it”?
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2 December 2024 | 0 replies
I’d love to hear from others who have reached a comfortable place in real estate:What’s your next step once you’ve “made it”?
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7 December 2024 | 18 replies
Researched, test drove for a weekend, comfortable with buying it.
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5 December 2024 | 22 replies
With house hacking, there is a simple rule in my opinion: The more uncomfortable you're willing to live, the better the numbers can work, the more comfortable you need to live, the less the numbers will work.
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17 December 2024 | 36 replies
Hello everyone I'm from cleveland a newbie trying to find my way to generational wealth help others and retire comfortable in Real Estate