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23 January 2025 | 8 replies
Here is one piece of advice When looking at areas to invest in check out this website https://www.areavibes.com/ its pretty cool it gives you a total livability score and rating for that areaBest of luck!
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2 February 2025 | 20 replies
Ton's of people with golden shackles of sub 3% rates, epic net shortage, skilled labor shortage, on and on.
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20 January 2025 | 8 replies
We do want to settle in a little bit here while continuing to do our homework, but hope to get into something in the next 6-12 months.With the way interest rates are looking now and what little I see on public listings, I think a smaller multi-family that needs a little rehab would be the best bet.
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24 January 2025 | 5 replies
Across the remaining portfolio, I have a really good amount of equity which I can tap into based on opportunities but need to finish cleaning up my personal debt prior to going that route to get best rates etc.
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1 January 2025 | 6 replies
Quote from @Chris Seveney: Quote from @Devin James: In 2021, we saw buyers upgrading to larger homes, taking advantage of 3% interest rates to afford an extra 300+ square feet.Today, smaller homes are selling much faster as higher rates make additional square footage less affordable.While rates are historically average, I don’t see them dropping significantly.
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16 January 2025 | 10 replies
This year is slower than normal because mortgage rates and home prices are so high.
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22 January 2025 | 6 replies
25% is the going rate, high end 30%/35%
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18 January 2025 | 12 replies
Rent, Expenses, NOI, Cash Flow, COCR, Cap Rate, Market cap rate.