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Robert Goldman Why don’t investers, who rent homes, pay their property taxes?
11 February 2019 | 26 replies
@Robert GoldmanProperty taxes are like the one thing that you can pay late and it really only hurts your wallet.
Tricia O'Brien San Antonio TX and Surrounding Area Investors
12 November 2018 | 7 replies
I've had central A/C units torched through bars/cages and stolen to all my new doors and hardware pulled off every doorway taken in minutes in these areas.
Andrew Javellana Delinquency Property Tax Levy not caught by Title Company
2 February 2019 | 4 replies
My wallet, not so much.So, if you can remedy the situation, do it.
Nicholas Patrick Should i drop out of college to be a real estate investor
5 January 2016 | 88 replies
You might be able to land a job  that way and gain some experience without spending money out of your wallet
Joseph Delarosa What type of computer do you use?
1 December 2019 | 4 replies
Also, no software, hardware or security issues.  
Toni Thompson Newbie
25 December 2016 | 3 replies
Be careful that your passion does not affect your wallet.
Ash Patel Multifamily vs. Commercial
18 March 2023 | 18 replies
We turn down deals that are 15% cash on cash all day long.Retail Negatives The amazon effect will kill retailBig Box closures (JC Penney, Toy r us, Bed Bath and Beyond etc)Malls are closingRetail PositivesCan't kill internet and recession resistant businesses (dog groomers, restaurants, bars, medical, QSR's, hardware, urgent cares etc)Retail grew at 6.9% year over yearCBRE reported retail vacancy is the lowest it has been since they started recordigng that metric at 6%Retail PlayBuy retail in suburban locations where new competition is land locked.Stress test your deals and tenantsStay away from areas where there are millions of sq ft of retail (think where the Costco's or Best Buys are)Post Covid, we have become accustomed to going to suburban downtowns vs metropolitan city centers and that is where all of the growth is.Retail Case StudyWe purchased a 96k sq ft strip mall that is 18% cash on cash at purchase. 
Timil Jones Happy New Year from this New Member in Metro ATL!
20 January 2015 | 13 replies
Stay away from the “guru” sales-pitch events - they rarely increase your investment knowledge, they merely empty your wallet!
Abdul John Is No Bathtub Really A Deal Breaker?
1 May 2016 | 16 replies
This was a converted old building that was at one time a hardware store - 2 story - converted into 26 units.  5 1-bedrooms, and 21 tiny studios.I rented those 25 units over 8 years and not once did an applicant mention they wanted a tub.My tenants were students and techies, mainly, and some other working people, one retired lady.  
Michael McGinnis Worth it to remodel this kitchen?
1 May 2016 | 6 replies
Maybe upgrade the hardware and doors if you want a new style?