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4 October 2024 | 6 replies
Over the past year, I fully renovated a house owned by a family member, which has given me some hands-on experience.Currently, I am exploring properties that I could potentially fix up and have been practicing underwriting for these prospective investments.
5 October 2024 | 10 replies
It's crucial to understand and follow local laws regarding deposits, documentation, and timelines.A local property manager I knew had a lot of questionable and shady practices, but the one that ultimately led to his downfall was poorly documented and unjustified security deposit reconciliations.
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8 October 2024 | 36 replies
But the practical impact is questionable.
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5 October 2024 | 6 replies
I think HML started to market at PML to give borrowers the illusion of cheaper rates easier terms etc etc when that simply is not true in practice.
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4 October 2024 | 5 replies
While I do book on FF and could save the fees for us both, it isn't an 'honest' practice IMO.
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3 October 2024 | 0 replies
I was wondering if anyone has best practices for using the software and creating follow up campaigns as well as how to appropriately tag conversations when people either are pissed off or say they are not interest.
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3 October 2024 | 1 reply
We do have a meeting with a local broker/real estate agent next week but thought it would be best to jump on line and take a look at some local properties and if nothing else practice our valuation process.
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21 October 2024 | 176 replies
At 11 worth of years of supply, a condo is practically un-sellable!?
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3 October 2024 | 4 replies
Practicing resilience and maintaining a level-headed approach allows investors to navigate challenges more effectively.Thanks for sharing these insights!
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3 October 2024 | 1 reply
Here are five important things to consider when making your decision:Certifications & Licenses: Hire a firm with AMO accreditation and CPM professionals to ensure best practices and ethical management.Local Experience: National firms aren’t always better.