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24 January 2025 | 0 replies
.- Realtor Fees: As mentioned, these range from 3-7% of the purchase price, plus VAT.Benefits for Service Members- Equity Building: Owning property builds equity over time, providing long-term financial security.- Strong Rental Potential: If reassigned, you can rent the property out in Germany high-demand rental market.- Tax Advantages: Germany offers tax deductions for property owners, which can help offset some costs.Key TakeawaysService members have a unique opportunity to buy property in Germany with minimal upfront costs.
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19 January 2025 | 269 replies
If any one can recommend a good REI focused lawyer or a building engineer to do a building survey then please let me know!
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26 January 2025 | 2 replies
I'm interested in learning about rental property investment, looking to build a rental portfolio, exploring real estate investing to replace my income.
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31 January 2025 | 7 replies
Then use the experience to work out the kinks and build a strong boots on the ground team.
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22 January 2025 | 15 replies
Though the buildings are attached, the guest rooms all have individual exterior entrances with no interior connection to the residence.
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9 February 2025 | 12 replies
Hey Lucas, if you already have built connections and a solid foundation of knowledge in Akron, I would keep building the portfolio there!
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19 January 2025 | 41 replies
When the police catch up to him your cousin is going to say that you told him he could have it for a WEEK not a weekEND and the police won't charge him because you gave him the car to begin with and its difficult or impossible to know what you may have discussed as the terms.
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24 January 2025 | 18 replies
It's great that you're focusing on building a solid foundation before diving into real estate.
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25 January 2025 | 6 replies
I believe starting with something smaller will help me build the knowledge I need before considering larger deals down the road.
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6 February 2025 | 2 replies
Building a 4,000-square-foot, three-story duplex with a 1,000-square-foot ADU could cost about $1.83 million, including construction and permits (excluding land).