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Jim Smit Primary residence to short term rental
2 October 2024 | 3 replies
I don't think you should get into investing locally when you know you are going back to Canada for good after that.
Michael Dallas Young New Investor
2 October 2024 | 13 replies
Real estate investing can be a great idea for several reasons:Potential for Appreciation: Over time, properties often increase in value, allowing investors to build wealth through appreciation.Passive Income: Rental properties can provide a steady stream of passive income, helping to cover expenses and generate cash flow.Tax Benefits: Real estate investors may benefit from various tax deductions, such as mortgage interest, property taxes, and depreciation.Inflation Hedge: Real estate tends to keep pace with or outpace inflation, making it a good hedge against rising costs.Leverage Opportunities: Investors can use financing to purchase properties, allowing them to control larger assets with less capital upfront.Portfolio Diversification: Real estate adds diversification to an investment portfolio, potentially reducing overall risk.Tangible Asset: Unlike stocks or bonds, real estate is a physical asset that you can see and manage, providing a sense of security.Control Over Investment: Investors can influence property value and income through renovations, management decisions, and property improvements.Building Equity: As you pay down a mortgage, you build equity in the property, which can be accessed later through refinancing or selling.Community Impact: Investing in real estate can contribute to community development and improvement, positively impacting neighborhoods.These factors make real estate investing an appealing option for many people looking to grow their wealth and secure their financial future.It really comes down to investing in a growing market, in a good neighborhood & building a great team to support you.
Kalina C. East Dallas Investing
2 October 2024 | 2 replies
What do you guys see out there, and is MF a good choice in this market?
Brandon Ja New Pro Member
2 October 2024 | 2 replies
So I guess my first question would be for anyone investing in Texas, where are the good markets?  
Rick Rolfe What’s your experience with the Azzam Group/Remax Haven Realty?
1 October 2024 | 9 replies
She was pretty good at communicating at the beginning (we began talking with her around the time we started talking with Michael), but she was not good about responding to emails and we pretty much had to call her to get a response. 
Kenny Stevenson Newbie looking to get started in real estate investing.
1 October 2024 | 10 replies
Good luck on your journey and feel free to reach out if you ever need any guidance or advice.
Devin James Townhome Development Approval!!!
1 October 2024 | 13 replies
I’m not finding a lot of good info out there about it.Thanks!
Christine House Other alternatives to VRBO etc when there’s an HOA
2 October 2024 | 7 replies
Absolutely, the good news is that we didn’t buy it for the purpose of income.