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28 January 2025 | 9 replies
The voucher is the most that Sec8 will pay for that person’s rent regardless of where they rent. 2) The second part of the Sec8 equation is the market rates for specific neighborhood’s and property types (SFR vs apartment, # bedrooms, # baths, utilities included vs paid by tenant, etc).
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20 January 2025 | 22 replies
Since companies have a limited lifespan (10–18 years on average), cities must attract new businesses to maintain job opportunities.Factors Companies Consider:Low Operating Costs: States with lower property taxes and insurance costs.Low Crime Rates: High-crime cities deter businesses and tenants alike.Natural Disaster Risks: Avoid areas prone to disasters, as recovery can take years, impacting your rental income.City Size and InfrastructureFocus on cities with metro populations over 1 million.
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18 January 2025 | 12 replies
Rent, Expenses, NOI, Cash Flow, COCR, Cap Rate, Market cap rate.
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29 January 2025 | 5 replies
Ask yourself: do I really have the knowledge of real estate principles, real estate law and real estate finance; the network of contacts; the experience both in business in general and real estate in particular; the time available; and the analytical ability to compete against FULL TIME EXPERIENCED PROFESSIONALS to be successful in a field where the failure rate is so astronomically high?
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24 January 2025 | 36 replies
To check the proof in the pudding: look at Avantstay's host ratings on Airbnb or other platforms.
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20 January 2025 | 8 replies
We do want to settle in a little bit here while continuing to do our homework, but hope to get into something in the next 6-12 months.With the way interest rates are looking now and what little I see on public listings, I think a smaller multi-family that needs a little rehab would be the best bet.
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13 January 2025 | 13 replies
What about rate and term refinancing?
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27 January 2025 | 5 replies
I believe United FCU is best. 20% down, usually a 10yr term (they offer a longer term though), and an interest rate that's pretty close to the current average for conventional loans.