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7 February 2025 | 22 replies
I am in Tampa Florida so the investment market is huge here for both as well.
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4 February 2025 | 87 replies
So the risk is lower, as long as the market doesn't drop 20% and stay that low for the next 3 years.
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26 January 2025 | 11 replies
Renting to a friend can complicate things, especially if you're starting below market rent.
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29 January 2025 | 5 replies
Every market can be invested in successfully.
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6 February 2025 | 9 replies
Marketing-Ready Design – Your rental should look as good on camera as it does in person.
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3 February 2025 | 5 replies
Networking with local wholesalers and real estate agents who specialize in investment properties can also lead to off-market opportunities.
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30 January 2025 | 7 replies
Here’s our OPINION for the Metro Detroit market (use as a template for your target area!)
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29 January 2025 | 12 replies
I would rather invest in safe markets that produce a good return, then I can use that income to pay for a vacation anywhere in the world.I'm very pessimistic about the STR market in Hawaii.
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23 January 2025 | 45 replies
Ive invested in the Boston & DC markets for 22 years now.
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10 February 2025 | 6 replies
Make sure to factor in insurance (slight change as rental), property tax (in our market is 2x a primary res), vacancy (3-5% in most markets), capex (old roof?)