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1 January 2025 | 4 replies
“Ricardo, I like the way you’re thinking—turning a 2-unit property into a 4-unit is exactly how you create value and scale quickly.
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26 January 2025 | 54 replies
However, have you considered partnering with someone a little larger in scale for a deal or two?
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17 December 2024 | 14 replies
Start with 1 flip, exit successfully, then slowly scale.
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19 January 2025 | 55 replies
Use a spreadsheet instead, or find a different software.Thanks Tim.I'll probably go the spreadsheet route to start with, but as I look to scale my properties continue to evaluate other tech.I also reached out to RentRedi @ Tyson in this thread to share my experiences.
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5 January 2025 | 33 replies
For more info on Cleveland you'll want to read The Ultimate Guide to Grading Cleveland Neighborhoods.
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31 January 2025 | 170 replies
I have no clue on the deals and the deep dive into these is above my pay grade.. but I can say that deals that subscribe in an hour or so .. then little to no due diligence is done at least deep due diligence .. and its the herd mentality.and I can only harken back to Realty shares heydays with Nav Athwal..
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9 January 2025 | 21 replies
Before investing here I suggest you read The Ultimate Guide to Grading Cleveland Neighborhoods to get yourself an understanding on the market.
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7 January 2025 | 9 replies
Here are a few things that I like about the neighborhoods in Indy compared to other states: high rent-to-home-value ratio, consistent and gradual city development, relatively low property tax and insurance cost, affordable renovation service cost.From my experience, it's possible to find deals that meet 1% rule if you invest in *turn-key* duplex or SFH here, but they are harder to find, and could potentially slow down you from scaling up.
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28 December 2024 | 1 reply
Multifamily projects often yield higher per-square-foot returns due to economies of scale and consistent demand for rental units in urban areas.