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17 May 2024 | 19 replies
It is hard to guess without seeing the issue, but by a wide margin the best stain blocker is shellac based Zinsser BIN.
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17 May 2024 | 2 replies
While this affiliation might bring certain advantages like integration and streamlined services, it’s also worth noting that many tech entrants in the property management sphere sometimes miss the intricacies of real estate management, focusing heavily on financial aspects instead.If you're looking for alternatives, you might want to consider other established platforms that specialize in property management, like AppFolio or Buildium, which are paid services but widely recognized for their comprehensive features and security measures.
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18 May 2024 | 8 replies
By way of comparison, the same year I bought the lien on the 36 acres parcel of commercial land being discussed here at 16%, I bought a lien on a double wide mobile home affixed to a permanent foundation in some remote Arizona town, and I got that one at 0%.The bulk of the property is not in a flood zone.
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16 May 2024 | 4 replies
In order to consider a legal bedroom, each room will need at least 20 inches wide by 24 inches high for a window.
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17 May 2024 | 7 replies
Now that the 5% down conventional loan program is widely available (since November last year) I generally recommend using that as opposed to FHA because FHA comes with minimum property condition standards, the self-sufficiency test, and it's less attractive to sellers.
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16 May 2024 | 8 replies
I'm trying to get creative while also minimizing risk, and my eyes are wide eyed to the new information and potential opportunity.
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15 May 2024 | 3 replies
It covers a wide range of topics including finding potential properties, financing deals, and managing tenants.
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17 May 2024 | 34 replies
Furthermore while some neighborhoods currently have a glut of inventory, its not the case city wide.
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15 May 2024 | 17 replies
Cincinnati, in general, has a little more upside to Cleveland to me, but I am not an Ohioan so I am sure there is wide debate and it depends where in those areas you are looking.
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16 May 2024 | 17 replies
This should leave your income wide open to buy something and invest.