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27 November 2024 | 10 replies
You want to be careful not to bite off too much on a first purchase so maybe if more four units or less or available that could be a better starting point with less risk and more ability to learn without potential loss.
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26 November 2024 | 6 replies
You have the ability to do all of this directly through a single IRA.
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26 November 2024 | 46 replies
If you use your job as a springboard and keep getting raises, you keep increasing your lendability and ability to get more properties.
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26 November 2024 | 2 replies
When it comes to real estate investing, one strategy stands out for its ability to build wealth while significantly reducing your personal living expenses: house hacking with multifamily properties.
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3 December 2024 | 19 replies
It's super competitive here and we have a large flow of off-mkt homes coming our way, so we had to develop tools to speed up acquisitions/underwriting.I built something that allows VA's or very green staff members the ability to properly distinguish opportunity as if they had years of expert experience & local market knowledge.It will run sales comps & estimate ARV for you:And has drilled-down market stats that are actually useful!
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27 November 2024 | 16 replies
Just keep an eye on interest rates and your ability to cover any cash flow gaps.Consider properties that need a bit of work or up-and-coming neighborhoods for better deals.
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24 November 2024 | 10 replies
If this is true, I believe they will not appreciate with the SFR market at large, but rather appreciation will be limited by the ability to increase rent.
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23 November 2024 | 40 replies
Quote from @Patricia Andriolo-Bull: Quote from @Mary Pastoral: Hi, We had to call VRBO for a bill that they are charging us and this is how I found out that VRBO charges 10% commission for any booking that was made outside their platform.
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26 November 2024 | 6 replies
To address these issues, the Florida state legislature proposed a bill during the 2024 legislative session to provide relief and clearer guidelines for property owners.
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1 December 2024 | 377 replies
I use a billing and communication agency.