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6 February 2025 | 10 replies
You’ll pick up so much just by listening to people who’ve been through the highs and lows of the market.
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6 February 2025 | 12 replies
I'm a new member here and currently live in Houston, TX.
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12 February 2025 | 0 replies
I’d rather not give up my current first mortgage rate to get cash out to renovate.
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22 January 2025 | 39 replies
Case in point, years ago we used Olympic paints from Lowes, which were carried for a long time.
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2 February 2025 | 2 replies
– Considering Class A properties with established tenants• Less focus on appreciation – Prioritizing income stability over potential future gains Current Opportunity: I’m evaluating a retail property in downtown Portland with:• >80% occupancy, most tenants in place for 10+ years• Decent cap rate (6-7%), NNN lease• Well-maintained, high-quality building, with existing HOA which will take care of maintenance.
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4 February 2025 | 8 replies
Im currently in the process of getting it rolled into an actual mortgage since these are rentals.
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16 January 2025 | 13 replies
I also watch occupancy rates and adjust if bookings are low.
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14 January 2025 | 27 replies
This has also allowed us to provide some excellent incentives for our investors, locking in long term debt currently at 3.75% through our in house financing program.
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22 January 2025 | 0 replies
The low purchase price, combined with an established market demand, made this an ideal transaction for a fast turnaround and profitable outcome.