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17 December 2024 | 12 replies
Flying in monthly helps, but having a local contact (realtor, manager, or trusted partner) is key for regular updates.Use tools like progress photos, video calls, or project management apps to stay connected, and schedule visits at critical stages of the project.
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18 December 2024 | 9 replies
Work with experienced local realtors, attend investor meetups, and use tools like Zillow, Redfin, and Rentometer to analyze potential properties.Good luck!
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13 December 2024 | 2 replies
Hey @Thomas McPherson,I've heard that CABIs (Collateral Assignment of Beneficial Interest) can be a fantastic tool for scaling your lending capital!
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13 December 2024 | 9 replies
Be sure to check out the free tools BP provides to help analyze deals you may have and also market insights.
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12 December 2024 | 5 replies
Be sure to check out the free tools BP provides to help analyze deals you may have and also market insights.
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16 December 2024 | 14 replies
Thank you for your insight Daniel.I just checked AIRDNA, and its a very helpful tool thank you.
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15 December 2024 | 30 replies
Use the tools in BiggerPockets or others like Rentometer.com and Deal.io.
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15 December 2024 | 18 replies
The DSCR loan is a great tool because it's looking at the income potential of the property, not just your personal finances.
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7 December 2024 | 3 replies
As a Canadian, most of what you say regarding BC and Ontario is true due to Vancouver and Toronto being the major cities in Canada, but your immigration numbers and link to housing shortage is a bit of political rhetoric.
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23 December 2024 | 34 replies
So, for those people especially it is a small useful tool.