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23 December 2021 | 7 replies
Many OOS investors set themselves up for failure because they don't truly take the time to understand:1) The Class of the NEIGHBORHOOD they are buying in - which is relative to the overall area.2) The Class of the PROPERTY they are buying - which is relative to the overall area.3) The Class of the TENANT POOL the Neighborhood & Property will attract - which is relative to the overall area.4) The Class of the CONTRACTORS that will work on their Property, given the Neighborhood location - which is relative to the overall area.5) The Class of the PROPERTY MANAGEMENT COMPANIES (PMC) that will manage their Property, given the Neighborhood location and the Tenants it will attract - which is relative to the overall area.6) That OOS property Class rankings are usually vastly different than the local market they live in.7) That a Class X NEIGHBORHOOD will have mostly Class X PROPERTIES, which will only attract Class X TENANTS, CONTRACTORS AND PMCs and deliver Class X RESULTS.8) Class A is relatively easy to manage, can even be DIY remote managed from another state.9) Class B usually also okay, but needs more attention from owner and/or PMC10) Class C can be relatively successful with a great PMC (do NOT hire the cheapest!)
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17 August 2018 | 141 replies
Ranking annually low or high for initial cash flow is one factor however by itself is not always an indicating metric for total profits.
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15 October 2014 | 13 replies
@Derek Mitchell Thanks - I'm glad to join the ranks of Albuquerque investors.
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8 August 2022 | 3 replies
Many OOS investors set themselves up for failure because they don't truly take the time to understand:1) The Class of the NEIGHBORHOOD they are buying in - which is relative to the overall area.2) The Class of the PROPERTY they are buying - which is relative to the overall area.3) The Class of the TENANT POOL the Neighborhood & Property will attract - which is relative to the overall area.4) The Class of the CONTRACTORS that will work on their Property, given the Neighborhood location - which is relative to the overall area.5) The Class of the PROPERTY MANAGEMENT COMPANIES (PMC) that will manage their Property, given the Neighborhood location and the Tenants it will attract - which is relative to the overall area.6) That a Class X NEIGHBORHOOD will have mostly Class X PROPERTIES, which will only attract Class X TENANTS, CONTRACTORS AND PMCs and deliver Class X RESULTS.7) That OOS property Class rankings are often different than the Class ranking of the local market they live.8) Class A is relatively easy to manage, can even be DIY remote managed from another state.
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8 July 2011 | 146 replies
-Google RE keywords/ phrases and look at the top ranked SERP's (You'll see written ezines or websites or fums usually) and title threads/ blogpost with these titles.
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10 June 2013 | 6 replies
It's nice to have another local join our ranks.
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14 December 2015 | 19 replies
Decide where they rank.
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18 December 2014 | 4 replies
I admire anyone who has taken action within this community and am here to let you know I'l be joining you amongst the ranks.
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26 August 2013 | 11 replies
It's great to have another industry professional join our ranks, welcome aboard!
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17 October 2018 | 4 replies
It's great to have another experienced investor join our ranks.