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3 December 2024 | 4 replies
I have been in the construction industry, mostly residential renovating, so I know how to spot damages, repairs, and/or things that need to be replaced.
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13 December 2024 | 20 replies
You should also be aware to make sure what was provided does or does not meet industry standards.
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17 December 2024 | 20 replies
But falling 10/20/30 bond yields don't translate into rising CRE values as down GDP means more store closings, lower NOI, lower office rents/industrial etc, etc.
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4 December 2024 | 0 replies
Properties also have specific risks depending on if they are industrial spaces, commercial buildings or multi-family units.
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5 December 2024 | 6 replies
The industry standard currently is around 70%, but there are some that will go up to 75% or 80%, but you've got to have pristine credit.
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5 December 2024 | 6 replies
I got into the industry in 2014 with a property management job on Lake Ponchatrain in Slidell, north of New Orleans.
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11 December 2024 | 101 replies
I now exclusively invest internationally so I was never interesting uninteresting neighborhood stories.
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4 December 2024 | 8 replies
If you’re looking to invest in your backyard, it helps to network with as many locals in the industry as you can.
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12 December 2024 | 49 replies
I’d be happy to share exclusive insights and projections to help you find the best opportunities for your portfolio!
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4 December 2024 | 5 replies
Fast forward my entire career has been in construction from residential to commercial to industrial.