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28 December 2024 | 1 reply
Asa result, we are seeking alternative methods for acquiring off-marketproperties.While we havedeveloped a robust system for identifying and pre-qualifying potential landparcels, one of the major hurdles we face is reaching the property owners.
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8 January 2025 | 11 replies
I would love to add actual dressers but the rooms in most of the apartments are quite small so I am not sure how to resolve without getting closet systems.
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26 December 2024 | 7 replies
I hope you or someone is at least keeping an eye on your properties for break ins, squatters, roof leaks, temperature control, frozen pipes (if in cold climate), if you have a basement and sump pump goes out leading to water damage etc.I just talked to two investors in California that have let their properties sit vacant (no mortgages so paying property taxes and insurance).
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28 December 2024 | 0 replies
For practitioners in the real estate industry, the biggest challenge is not just the difficult work, high risks, or immense pressure, but the necessity to learn to let go of complete control over outcomes.
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2 January 2025 | 18 replies
They used that period of unemployment to skip paying student loans and then try to get some kind of program/hardship deferral or something aka "gaming the system".
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2 January 2025 | 12 replies
Otherwise, the DST fees eat up the tax Ruthie- Yes they are in control for when the property is sold.
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28 December 2024 | 3 replies
Installing thermostats with regulated heat control (we pay heat) 3.
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30 December 2024 | 3 replies
Since you’re planning a mix of long-term and short-term rentals, keeping detailed records and setting up a solid system for managing finances early on will be key.
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28 December 2024 | 1 reply
Once the interior was stripped and the infrastructure tested, I brought in commercial contractors to handle critical systems like plumbing, electrical, roofing, and HVAC installation.The house, built in the early 1900s, was originally a coal-burning residence.
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31 December 2024 | 32 replies
I am confident that the 3 water heaters and 3 HVAC systems I put in place since Summer 2024 will give me some peace of mind in 2025 and beyond... for those properties.