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5 February 2025 | 56 replies
The Midwest, including cities like Detroit, offers some of the best opportunities for affordable properties with strong rent-to-price ratios.
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26 January 2025 | 7 replies
You can even connect with local HR teams and offer small referral bonuses to get more bookings.
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23 January 2025 | 0 replies
Choose the Right LocationProximity to Campus: Prioritize properties within walking or biking distance to minimize transportation costs.Safety and Security: Research neighborhood crime rates and local security measures.Access to Amenities: Look for nearby grocery stores, healthcare facilities, and entertainment options.3.
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23 January 2025 | 5 replies
Some of them even walk off the job, even after they pull permits and are technically responsible for the work.
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29 January 2025 | 12 replies
Out of state offers lower price points and more landlord friendly areas in general (i.e.
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23 January 2025 | 2 replies
Would definitely recommend finding a partner who can help walk you through this if you decide to move ahead.
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6 February 2025 | 8 replies
Never force a deal—if the numbers don’t work, walk away.
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5 February 2025 | 8 replies
Double or triple that suckage for anything less than C+/B- If you wouldn’t be willing to walk there from a couple blocks away at 10PM, that’s a hard pass in any market.
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19 January 2025 | 8 replies
@Kobe Carr I am in no way an expert but I could definitely schedule some time to walk through them quickly.
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13 January 2025 | 17 replies
@Tayvion Payton - my guess is that you are still too far off the price, at least in the interim but it is always good to put in an offer, because they may come back to you down the road.