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27 January 2025 | 35 replies
In recent years, mane good real estate agencies have appeared on the Dubai real estate market, for example: the real estate agency https://www.axcapital.ae/ Experts who can advise you in investment in real estate in Dubai.
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24 January 2025 | 36 replies
Mine was also out of state, in a town I’d never visited, and I relied heavily on videos from my agent.This sounds like a tough first deal, but it seems like you have some capital on the side, which will be useful as you face the upcoming challenges and learn from those expensive early mistakes.Regarding the subject of this post, “help me adjust my expectations,” I’d recommend assuming that; repairs will cost twice as much as you estimate, maintenance and vacancy rates will likely double from your initial projections, there’s a very real chance you may lose money on this deal.That said, there are ways to mitigate these risks by:- Keep asking questions here on BP and connecting with local experts- Stay proactive and communicative with your agent and property manager.And remember “Inspect what you expect.”Im not trying to discourage you but to help reset your expectations.
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3 February 2025 | 3 replies
If you feel the need to explain why you hit the "reject" button, you could add to any of those: We are closing this leasing process by rejecting all remaining applications in the queue.
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30 January 2025 | 34 replies
@John Voychick As a fellow out-of-state investor, I feel your pain.
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21 January 2025 | 4 replies
How does everyone feel about investing in Oklahoma?
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20 January 2025 | 9 replies
I also feel confident with his staff, which is readily available and courteous.
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6 January 2025 | 3 replies
Remember, the notion of amassing wealth without investing is a dangerous myth perpetuated by self-proclaimed experts.
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30 January 2025 | 5 replies
You really got to do due diligence right now if you look into Lake Okeechobee Florida and that surrounding area I feel it can go well.
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22 January 2025 | 0 replies
Using the appropriate amount of lights and mirrors is a pretty low-cost way to really make the space feel custom.Unique tile installation patterns such as vertical stacked or herringbone.
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26 January 2025 | 11 replies
Alternatively, I feel that a property manager could probably rent the property out and cash flow even after they take their cut, but I am worried about the screening process and potential tenants destroying my new home.