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15 January 2025 | 0 replies
With increased competition, renters are opting for homes that offer better value, updated features, and overall appeal.Final ThoughtsThis market shift is a wake-up call for investors and property owners in Charlotte.
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14 January 2025 | 9 replies
That sounds like massive renos (ie new floors, painting...).Yes as you acquire more properties, the chances of having multiple vacancies (no matter how leases are staggered) increases.
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21 January 2025 | 20 replies
For more expensive properties, the flat fee means the credit/refund increases exponentially, like $19,000 on a $1 million property.4.
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10 January 2025 | 5 replies
Quote from @Marc Shin: @Keagan Scott on any advice you have to help me increase my bookings would be appreciated!
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27 January 2025 | 35 replies
Last time I checked Dubai has an increasing oversupply of properties due to overbuilding.
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16 January 2025 | 7 replies
Find the best local real estate investor meetups that have no pitches and you will increase your knowledge, camaraderie, and motivation ten-fold.
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14 January 2025 | 9 replies
How about the increased home insurance cost for a landlord policy?
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22 January 2025 | 13 replies
And during inflationary times, our rental rates increase.
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14 January 2025 | 2 replies
Can not go wrong with a rental in Ashburn since the rents have increased so much.
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22 January 2025 | 9 replies
The time back will free up more time to increase your active income, or acquisition of more rentals to get you more cashflow (passively or actively).