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11 January 2025 | 12 replies
Where is vacancy, maintenance/cap ex, asset protection, PM (include it even if self managing as you deserve to be compensated for your efforts), utilities, misc.
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17 January 2025 | 11 replies
I then modify those numbers based on the buyer's preferred down payment/return hurdles.
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7 January 2025 | 12 replies
Consider house hacking when rates and prices are a little more balanced with reality.I would prefer a duplex/triplex but I know getting into a single family home and renting out the rooms is more accessible .
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3 January 2025 | 8 replies
There is a case for buying well-located solid assets that produce immediate current cash flow at reasonable leverage.
11 January 2025 | 12 replies
Leverage anything in the US so you can use the cash to buy in CR ( US home / 401K / other assets ..etc) ...pura vida !
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11 February 2025 | 39 replies
As for Cash flow, I think it depends on the deal structure as you mentioned, but also strategy/approach (cash flow vs building asset, holding long term).
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11 January 2025 | 14 replies
I’d revisit the pricing, happy to go over it on a phone call if you would prefer.
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4 January 2025 | 1 reply
I'd prefer a small business.
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10 January 2025 | 6 replies
. ✌️ (and don’t forget to calculate short term capital gains tax - that’s why I prefer passive income over flipping)
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18 January 2025 | 16 replies
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