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5 June 2024 | 27 replies
Personally, I prioritize land lord friendly states because this significantly reduces risks.
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4 June 2024 | 4 replies
I built the property in 2005 each unit is 4 bedrooms 3 bath in Houston Texas I just spent the weekend masterminding with serious players in the group home space.
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4 June 2024 | 8 replies
Another great resource is Linkedin, reach out to players in your area and offer to take them out to coffee or lunch.
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31 May 2024 | 10 replies
Your journey from New York City to building Auben Realty into a big regional player shows your dedication and know-how in the field.
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2 June 2024 | 14 replies
Should I prioritize market research or focus on building a network of industry contacts?
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31 May 2024 | 16 replies
I’d rather throw money at a Columbus turnkey player than in a foreign market with unfamiliar terms of recourse.
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31 May 2024 | 12 replies
I'd prioritize finding long-term, reliable tenants who will treat your property with care over the quick turnover of short-term rentals.
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29 May 2024 | 2 replies
For commercial spaces - I prioritize a long term / cheaper tenant over a high rent with the potential for vacancy.
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30 May 2024 | 7 replies
However, I'd like to start building a some key players on my team.
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31 May 2024 | 149 replies
And when things break, the chickens will come home to roost for all SF/subto/no cash in players or folks who bought into the FOMO without reserves.