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26 December 2024 | 9 replies
While the traditional approach involves buying a multi family property, living in one unit and renting out the other - with rising prices and interest rates; others have considered renting out bedrooms as unit spaces.
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11 January 2025 | 12 replies
Also, do not become involved in your renter's utilities.
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3 January 2025 | 45 replies
I never go off of a flat percentage on anything, I analyze the costs to get to a specific return I target and analyze the risk that is involved. 70% may be an initial metric to see if it is even worth pursuing, but every deal should be evaluated independently based on costs, time and risk involved.
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26 December 2024 | 13 replies
For your first question, writing a scope of work (SOW) involves detailing all the tasks and materials needed for your project.
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1 January 2025 | 3 replies
Leverage magnifies return. 3) The effort involved in adding an ADU is comparable or larger than a rehab associated with a BRRRR.
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13 January 2025 | 31 replies
Thanks for mentioning the KIND of job that someone like me wanting to be more involved in real estate could look for.
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29 December 2024 | 2 replies
If an early buyout opportunity arises, I’m happy to secure a solid return for all involved.
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26 December 2024 | 4 replies
Undoubtedly, the biggest regret is getting involved in the short-term rental market.
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15 January 2025 | 144 replies
For fast burning, you need to find an investment with 30-50% cash on cash returns - that is where I am skeptical - I have already invested in many of the vehicles they suggest and have not seen that kind of return (or it involves more risk).
3 January 2025 | 8 replies
Understand the fees involved and calculate the total cost for an entire year of management so you can compare the different managers.