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5 December 2024 | 554 replies
It isn't adoption that is driving up value, because Bitcoin has had more "good news" in that last 12 months than the previous 12 years.
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23 November 2024 | 7 replies
Franklinton is undergoing rapid transformation, with developments like The Gravity Projects, new breweries, and an expanding arts district driving change.Safety and Future Outlook:Increased Investments: New developments bring better lighting, public spaces, and infrastructure, naturally improving safety.Community Growth: More residents and businesses create activity, discouraging crime and boosting the neighborhood's vibrancy.Police and Outreach: Enhanced patrols and local organizations address crime and substance issues.While challenges remain, ongoing investments and gentrification make Franklinton safer and more attractive.
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5 December 2024 | 87 replies
Collateral is valued using certified appraisers as opposed to "drive by" AVM values that the PPR fund relies on.I could go on.
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25 November 2024 | 10 replies
More competition > more offers > more bidding wars driving higher prices.
22 November 2024 | 5 replies
Drive around in the parts of town that you want to invest in and see if there are any bandit signs.
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22 November 2024 | 1 reply
A standalone ADU is almost always going to cost more than doing an addition, so the value added or cash flow increases will have to justify each.I work with a team of investors who will buy SFR homes then build a new ADU on the lot and add a separate drive way and meters for utilities in North Texas.
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28 November 2024 | 9 replies
Typically they already have a blueprint that they can readily see from their parents examples, but the motivation and drive is not there.
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22 November 2024 | 13 replies
Most guests are willing to provide feedback, especially given the upfront touches/relationship we try and drive initially.
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25 November 2024 | 23 replies
Even if the numbers look good, you will get tons of competition that eventually will drive the price off your excel sheets.
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3 December 2024 | 51 replies
Overall, that doesn't drive up the price of homes like tech markets tend to.We tend to lean towards a healthy balance of linear markets that are starting to have "something" that people are moving there for.