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26 January 2025 | 3 replies
Changing Preferences for People’s Desire to Live in the Metro AreaThis is likely due to the newfound appreciation for these types of community and experiential activities from the inability to access them during the Pandemic, as well as the lack of need to be near transactional retail stores with consumers now being accustomed to doing a lot of their shopping online.
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9 January 2025 | 13 replies
They have not toured and I'd prefer to tell them that they don't qualify before they press me for a tour.
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6 February 2025 | 42 replies
Have you considered investing remotely or do you prefer to be hands-on?
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6 January 2025 | 5 replies
@Dustin Horner you should be contracting maintenance work and creating a preferred list of vendors as @Phillip Austin has recommended.The first person you hire to help you should be to handle what you LEAST like to do yourself or has the greatest time savings for you!
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12 January 2025 | 23 replies
I prefer graduate students whenever possible because they don't have time for partying, are of legal age anyway, and generally tend to be by themselves or with a partner so it's more like renting to a couple.
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9 January 2025 | 5 replies
I would prefer 4, but I have to make the numbers make sense for me and my current financial position.I attended a webinar last night from a veteran who's been in real estate for years and understands use of the VA loan.
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22 January 2025 | 22 replies
If so, no need for the red carpet or engagement photos, just focus on what they really care about: a great property, immaculately clean, and a seamless guest experience.It feels like you’re trying to cater to anyone and everyone, which can dilute your overall appeal.As for the garage games, many guests might actually prefer parking in the garage.
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2 January 2025 | 13 replies
Are monthly updates preferred as long as there is bulletproof accounting?
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16 January 2025 | 23 replies
Taking the loss now is preferable to paying out monthly for the privilege of being a landlord.
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2 January 2025 | 4 replies
I work a full time job at a wood shop building custom cabinetry.