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27 October 2024 | 3 replies
The top 10% of all agents have sold nearly half of all real estate.Some of those agents are full-time and still struggling to make a decent living.
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28 October 2024 | 2 replies
For now I simply wanted to share some data as we head into what could be a very active second half of 2024.This is a great time to buy an oceanfront condo.
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27 October 2024 | 5 replies
Is it possible for me to refinance my half of the property so I can get my money back out to purchase another?
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27 October 2024 | 0 replies
For the basics I'm looking at a half acre of land for 150k Duplex Manu 3/2 1900 sqft per side 230KConstruction is roughly 150kThe rent minimum i would expect is 2500 per side and could probably stretch it a little because of the amount of land they would have access to.
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27 October 2024 | 0 replies
Added a bedroom, converted half shower to full shower, etc.
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30 October 2024 | 35 replies
This is an astute observation that distinguishes between "mom and pop" landlords and large operations I can see how economies of scale can help, for example if you have 100 units and two have economic vacancy, it's not the catastrophe of owning a 2 unit and one half goes economically vacant.Nonetheless, is there a reason that small scale operations can't buy at a deep discount while large operations can?
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1 November 2024 | 30 replies
I fixed it up doing about half of the work myself and I put about $12k more into it.
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2 November 2024 | 64 replies
More than half of gripstrip/glue down failures happen after install where no roller was used at the end of the project.6) Improper spacing around obstructions - you can't install this without the manufacturer recommended gap.
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27 October 2024 | 8 replies
It seems like the lender didn't recognize my work overseas and I only had 1 year and half of US working record.
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22 October 2024 | 2 replies
Hello, I am getting ready to list a duplex for sale and before signing the listing contract I would love to get your opinion. The "Cooperative Fee Authorization" states "Seller authorizes Listing Firm to offer a part ...