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22 January 2025 | 0 replies
Prices remain relatively low, but appreciation may be slower.Monroe: A mix of cash flow and appreciation potential, Monroe has become a popular choice for investors, especially in areas where new developments are popping up.Appreciation-Focused NeighborhoodsBallantyne: A well-established area with high demand, Ballantyne offers excellent long-term appreciation potential, though cash flow opportunities may be limited.South End: A booming urban hub with a vibrant retail and restaurant scene.
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9 February 2025 | 11 replies
They all appraise low there. would need more info to see if I have any lenders that could help.
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26 January 2025 | 2 replies
Or we gradually perform high-quality updates for a live-in flip, then roll the equity into a new home.Regarding rental income, we aim to boost income, lower our effective tax rate by generating more low tax-drag income with rental income (since there’s not much we can do to lower out W2 tax bills) and have retirement cash flow.To compare the financial impact over 10-20 years, we want to analyze renting versus flipping.
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9 February 2025 | 36 replies
Although not everyone, they pick and choose who they charge what to.
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7 February 2025 | 10 replies
Hello all,I've been flirting with real estate for a long time but due to my low earning potential, thus far I have never felt comfortable taking on the risk.
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9 January 2025 | 1 reply
Choose my own real estate agent
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18 January 2025 | 19 replies
I too have feelings and thoughts about the programs.After I get past my feelings, I have found that I consistently get paid and vacancy is low.
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18 January 2025 | 16 replies
Of course, you need to choose your areas and decor wisely, so I recommend working with someone experienced who knows what the clients there are looking for.
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19 January 2025 | 15 replies
They/you can't choose the carrier - their software assigns it.Fortegra is one of the carriers (paper in insurance parlance) that their product is written on.That said, Fortegra is A- rated I believe by AM Best so that isn't the issue.I'm going to take a guess and say that your umbrella is written with PersonalUmbrella.com (Markel) and they require all underlying insurance to be A-rated but also with an admitted carrier.