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29 January 2025 | 14 replies
And that depends on how you view the costs.
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21 January 2025 | 11 replies
The better option would be depending on your priorities.
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20 January 2025 | 9 replies
But, there are still deals that can make sense depending on your budget.
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25 January 2025 | 6 replies
Depending on your finances you don't necessarily need to start with a duplex, but I wouldn't go any more than 4 unit if you're going residential.
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22 January 2025 | 3 replies
It really depends on your bigger picture and also what you are hoping to accomplish in the future.
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29 January 2025 | 8 replies
$100 a month is not enough for a duplex depending on age.how well do you know this market?
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6 February 2025 | 28 replies
Sometimes cities will allow this, but it depends on local zoning rules.If neither option works, it might be worth consulting a real estate attorney to explore your options.
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21 January 2025 | 3 replies
CT is 1-2 hour drive from my location depending on the town and is manageable for one project.
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8 January 2025 | 10 replies
If you choose to move forward, I recommend having a backup plan in case Hawaii outright bans STR.
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5 February 2025 | 205 replies
Depending on the location and the city, these could take a long time.