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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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29 January 2025 | 5 replies
Every market can be invested in successfully.
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7 February 2025 | 1 reply
I'm happy to share insights and see how we can help each other.What market are you focusing on?
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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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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 | 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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8 February 2025 | 7 replies
VA loans are the only loans that allow this, and there is no rate penalty for it no longer being your primary home.With that in mind, you could do a cash out refinance today at a higher rate than current market rates which will create profit on the loan, we can take that profit to pay for your closing costs.
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6 February 2025 | 0 replies
The property has remained 100% occupied throughout my ownership and is on track to continue receiving market rents from both tenants.
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7 February 2025 | 1 reply
Would love to hear more about your plans and see how the market is shaping up for investors.
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6 February 2025 | 0 replies
The property has remained 100% occupied throughout my ownership and is on track to continue receiving market rents from both tenants.