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2 January 2025 | 1 reply
Learned some negotiation skills through this deal.
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16 January 2025 | 4 replies
High level local impacts are rising rents from Santa Barbara to San Diego and high demand for luxury purchases.
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18 January 2025 | 11 replies
That said, you deserve a management team that treats your properties with the same level of care and attention as they would for larger clientsI’ve heard from other investors that finding a great PM company can be a game-changer.
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8 January 2025 | 13 replies
Birmingham’s market is diverse, with various areas offering different levels of potential and risk, so getting boots on the ground can be one of the best investments you make in terms of time and money.I’d be happy to connect and share more about what I’ve learned from my experience managing properties in this market.
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11 January 2025 | 9 replies
With a 7% interest rate and high HOA fees, the key is evaluating if your skills and investments can generate higher returns elsewhere.
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25 January 2025 | 32 replies
Be aware of California taxes that will hit you in their other funds based on your income level.
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9 January 2025 | 12 replies
We add up the scores and get a total score that reflects the level of risk the applicant presents.
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3 January 2025 | 8 replies
And the reason why your "tale of two halves" will play out as you described.Demand: This has actually been high almost all along, but rent growth hasn't materialized in response due to high levels of new supply.
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28 December 2024 | 1 reply
You have a skillset that could be extremely useful for quick fixes and landlord issues and from there you can bridge relationships and partnerships to enhance your knowledge of real estate investing and couple your skills.
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3 February 2025 | 56 replies
The price to rent ratio one can get in the Section 8 space in Detroit is next level.