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27 January 2025 | 29 replies
While the right program can provide a strong ROI, it’s crucial to evaluate whether the cost fits within your budget and aligns with your current investment goals.2.
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8 February 2025 | 49 replies
Build a strong team of local agents, property managers, and contractors, and reinvest profits to grow your portfolio.
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29 January 2025 | 22 replies
However, the biggest con is that you are sacrificing a bit of your privacy by living right by your tenants and it is usually a lot more stressful since everything is your responsibility - managing tenant issues, handyman repairs, taking care of the lawn, etc.I would strongly recommend house hacking especially in the Columbus Ohio market!
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13 February 2025 | 21 replies
The investors that I work with from around the country and world look for markets that show strong growth in population and jobs.
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23 January 2025 | 21 replies
Some rents in what some define as an A may hold strong values but rents compared to purchase price may not be comparable to a B.
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10 January 2025 | 18 replies
One of the biggest factors in successful flips is building a strong team: contractors, agents, lenders, and property managers.
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31 January 2025 | 170 replies
Forget Fiduciary, I am finding more information about Grocapitus/MultifamilyU that leads me to believe strongly that Mr.
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11 February 2025 | 31 replies
I'm not sure I would want to be in a blind pool fund at seemingly a late inning stage at this point in the cycleFinally, if you're an average Joe wanting exposure to this sector I would strongly suggest taking a look at the public REITs as an alternative.
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8 January 2025 | 9 replies
If you’re open to exploring outside the Bay Area, markets like Milwaukee, Chicago, and parts of Indiana offer strong potential for flips and rentals.
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16 January 2025 | 20 replies
It's going to offer Strong economic growth, Appreciation (especially in DFW), Tax advantages (no state income tax), and a Growing population, including infrastructure and amenities.