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27 September 2024 | 3 replies
No we have not performed a mold inspection and we do not plan to as there is no indication that there is a mold problem.
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26 September 2024 | 0 replies
As Waco continues to grow, which neighborhoods do you think are on the rise, and what indicators do you use to spot emerging investment areas?
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7 October 2024 | 190 replies
That bitcoin mining stock I switched to and out from gold mining has 2X in less than a month if that is any indicator.
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20 September 2024 | 3 replies
Hello BP, Is there a metric, tool or indicator I can use to determine vacancy rates in a specific area before buying a rental property?
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25 September 2024 | 37 replies
I would disagree with number 2 - in this environment, heavy rate buydowns are a common tool in the toolkit for lenders and borrowers to make deals work and are in no way indicative of "not being well-capitalized"
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27 September 2024 | 11 replies
A tenant complaining online might indicate that the property manager handled them appropriately, so be sure to ask the manager for their side of the story.7.
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24 September 2024 | 1 reply
The fact that you were able to rent the property after a full gut renovation indicates a good return on your investment, and refinancing after the rehab was a smart move to recoup your cash and prepare for future deals.One key observation is the challenge of rehab budget overruns.
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24 September 2024 | 0 replies
Partner Driven recognized an opportunity to bring the property to market standards and turn a solid profit, with the local market indicating a strong demand for renovated homes.
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24 September 2024 | 0 replies
Partner Driven recognized an opportunity to bring the property to market standards and turn a solid profit, with the local market indicating a strong demand for renovated homes.
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25 September 2024 | 9 replies
@Cindy Auch As others here have indicated, this is one of the more involved questions for those earning income as private lenders."