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2 January 2025 | 2 replies
After years and years of being frustrated by how tough it is to find honest, communicative contractors, I decided to start a Handyman/contracting business.This is NOT a solicitation.My question is – What are Property Managers / STR Owners / Investors looking for when they need a handyman and how are they finding them?
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11 February 2025 | 69 replies
I would do everything in my power to buy or rent in a neighborhood with the best school I could afford.
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28 January 2025 | 27 replies
The problem is you can't afford to properly make repairs when you are dealing with the lower tier properties and go with the cheapest bids doing nothing but putting duct tape on issues that will become recurring or believing you are making the repairs correctly but use inferior labor and materials because its all the property can absorb cost wise.
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6 January 2025 | 5 replies
They can't afford the double deposit, indicating they live on the edge at the moment.
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8 February 2025 | 29 replies
I will probably do lots of rehab myself because of my background and then scale up as I am more able to afford qualified contractors.
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8 January 2025 | 9 replies
These areas have affordable entry points, diverse housing stock, and steady demand.
8 January 2025 | 3 replies
@Mohamad Guene Investing in mobile homes near a university can be a profitable strategy due to affordability, high demand, and strong cash flow potential.
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22 January 2025 | 56 replies
I worked nonstop for 7-8 years building up my business but now the money has afforded me the lifestyle and freedom that is absolutely worth it.
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19 January 2025 | 9 replies
I had holes in my shoes but came to not mind it because I couldn’t afford to buy new ones.One day I wanted to go watch a movie.
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17 January 2025 | 20 replies
These properties are often easier and more affordable to manage.