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4 January 2025 | 23 replies
Don't confuse the two.You're 19, good for you to getting involved but keep it trim.
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4 January 2025 | 4 replies
I am starting to get involved with real estate investing, but I am only a college student, so I do not have the income to place a 20% down payment for most properties.
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14 January 2025 | 19 replies
Leases are signed electronically (esign.com), and I set them up with RentRedi for deposit, cleaning fee, and rent payments.
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9 January 2025 | 0 replies
Closing CostsMake sure you also budget for closing costs, which are a collection of fees and payments made to the various parties involved in your transaction.
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11 January 2025 | 9 replies
Understand the fees involved and calculate the total cost for an entire year of management so you can compare the different managers.
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3 February 2025 | 27 replies
Investing close to home allows you to gain hands-on experience, learn the ropes, and be more involved in the day-to-day.
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9 January 2025 | 20 replies
The majority of our expertise comes from experience and having a specific book of real-estate clients who are involved in a wide variety of activities.
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5 January 2025 | 7 replies
I ASSUME you’re talking $400+ in extra expenses for providing water, power, sewer, gas, internet, communal area cleaning, and exterior maintenance.
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14 January 2025 | 10 replies
Leverage magnifies return. 3) The effort involved in adding an ADU is comparable or larger than a rehab associated with a BRRRR.
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14 January 2025 | 18 replies
The land is being sold as the investment is costly with all the illegal dumping and clean-up cost.