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7 February 2025 | 1 reply
With high home prices, rising mortgage rates, and intense market competition, securing a property has become increasingly difficult.A recent survey found that over 60% of real estate agents reported instances where Gen Z buyers lost out on homes due to delayed decision-making, missed appointments, or hesitation in making offers.
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22 January 2025 | 14 replies
Yes their rates are steep, but that's hard $$$ for you.
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27 January 2025 | 56 replies
So, Colorado vacation rentals will be taxed at something between the current residential tax rate of 6.7% and the commercial tax rate of 27.9%.
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5 February 2025 | 6 replies
Looking at a property that would be a somewhat turnkey STR, it has great numbers and occupancy rates.
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28 January 2025 | 12 replies
If he must attempt to get the low interest rates of 2021 on this deal, I suggest that he instead look for assumable loans.
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2 February 2025 | 5 replies
I feel like there's still people trying to make BRRRR deals work close to the city and the truth is it's nearly impossible given prices, rates, and the cost of construction.
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13 February 2025 | 5 replies
Because of where interest rates are at—and how slow everything is moving—we basically made a "take it or leave it" deal.
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27 January 2025 | 7 replies
Now, after doing this several times my success rate is around 1 out 5.
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3 February 2025 | 8 replies
Finally from a purely from a cash outlay prospective short term, you could rent a house with roommates and your payment would still probably be Lower than house hacking because rates are so high, over the long period 5-10 years obviously it would cheaper ti buy, hope that makes sense
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7 January 2025 | 11 replies
I would like to connect with any member who invests in the Daytona or Columbus area of Ohio.Question: Is there any recommendations on how to find discounted properties in the Ohio market or is a turnkey property the way to go?