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22 July 2024 | 0 replies
Other significant players include IHG (10.5%), G6 (4.9%), and Choice (4.8%).Total room inventory has been relatively stable, with slight fluctuations:- January 2024: 103,379 rooms- February 2024: 107,068 rooms- March 2024: 103,353 roomsEmployment trends show gradual improvement:- 2024 projected employment growth: 0.9%- 2025 projected employment growth: 0.5%While population growth is expected to remain flat, household income is forecast to grow by 4.4% in 2024 and 3.5% in 2025, potentially supporting increased travel and hotel demand.Market OutlookThe Los Angeles hospitality market is poised for continued growth and stability:1.
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20 July 2024 | 8 replies
Especially with AI becoming a bigger player, I'd love to hear how it's specifically helped your business.For example, have you used any AI-powered tools for:Identifying properties for investors?
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22 July 2024 | 71 replies
I've seen some very big fish fail and some smaller players.
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20 July 2024 | 7 replies
Contact a local civil engineering firm , they know all the players .
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20 July 2024 | 13 replies
More importantly, Paramount (Prestige Fund), a large player in the industry has stopped distributions and communication is awful.
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20 July 2024 | 29 replies
Rates good in increments of 15 and 30 days.high six to low nine is correct for 30 year fixed DSCRNo: syndications, property needs work to rent, ARV, cap rate doesn't matter, no STR rents, no bad credit history such as modification or covid excuse... and a list of outs.The number of players decreased and their rules continue tightening, though rates are better than a month ago.
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20 July 2024 | 11 replies
Prioritize paying off existing debt to improve your debt-to-income ratio for better loan terms.
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20 July 2024 | 32 replies
This can help offset your mortgage and other expenses.Single-Family Home: If you choose a single-family home, you may have the option to rent out rooms or a separate unit if there's space, but the income potential might be lower compared to a duplex.Affordability:Duplex: Financing a duplex might be more challenging, but the rental income can assist with affordability.Single-Family Home: Single-family homes might be more accessible for first-time buyers, but you won't have rental income to offset expenses unless you choose to rent out a portion of the property.Property Management:Duplex: Managing a duplex involves dealing with multiple tenants and units, which can be more time-consuming than managing a single-family home.Single-Family Home: Managing a single-family home is typically simpler since there's only one tenant.Privacy:Duplex: Living in a duplex means you'll share a building with tenants, which could impact your privacy.Single-Family Home: Offers more privacy as you won't be sharing the property with renters.Market Conditions:Duplex: In some markets, duplexes may offer better appreciation potential and cash flow due to the rental income.Single-Family Home: Depending on the location, single-family homes may have better long-term appreciation potential.Long-Term Plans:Duplex: If your goal is to accumulate rental properties, starting with a duplex can be a good way to get into real estate investing.Single-Family Home: If you prioritize a more traditional living arrangement and don't want to manage rental units, a single-family home might be a better fit.
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22 July 2024 | 38 replies
PM’s like you love to talk about Transparency and integrity but are just the opposite and are more smoke and mirrors than anything worthy.More than likely you haven’t even placed a section 8 tenant in years nevermind appealed, disputed or challenged the section 8 rent that was initially approved in order to get even higher section 8 rent and maximize the rent as we do with many of our properties and those properties we deliver to our clients.I really dont even have anymore time for this with players like you but what I do know is what we are delivering to our clients as well as our section 8 tenants day in and day out, case in by case out, and the one thing we realized a long time ago is that every case is unique and there are always exceptions with the right checks and balances.
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19 July 2024 | 11 replies
If you're not planning to live in the property long-term, I'd suggest prioritizing the property's standalone investment potential during evaluation, regardless of its role in a house-hack scenario.