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1 December 2024 | 91 replies
Quote from @Carlos Ptriawan: Quote from @James Hamling: Quote from @Carlos Ptriawan: Quote from @James Hamling: Quote from @Carlos Ptriawan: Quote from @James Hamling: Quote from @Carlos Ptriawan: Quote from @Scott Trench:So there is a lot of incentive from some big long established entities in both syndication and banking/finance to just sit back, let others over-leverage and drive thing's bust, because picking up the ashes is more like picking up the gold.
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4 December 2024 | 31 replies
I analyzed over 20 markets and picked three so there are a lots of markets to choose from.Start networking on bigger pockets as well as attend local meetups and REIs to find referrals for GC, PM, broker, TKP, lender, property inspector etc.
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28 November 2024 | 8 replies
If you're going to self-manage you should definitely pick market(s) that you are familiar with.
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3 December 2024 | 26 replies
And for the implementation and testing of these, have people tried to change over in the course of a month or picked a reliable tenant as a tester or something in between?
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22 November 2024 | 15 replies
Pick those that are similar in size and look at their nightly rates, calendars and amenities.
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21 November 2024 | 0 replies
In the backyard, what was previously grass and concrete was completely transformed into a lush vacation oasis, complete with a luxury pool, expansive deck, custom mural, chic furniture and hot tub for the ultimate tropical experience.
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21 November 2024 | 0 replies
In the backyard, what was previously grass and concrete was completely transformed into a lush vacation oasis, complete with a luxury pool, expansive deck, custom mural, chic furniture and hot tub for the ultimate tropical experience.
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21 November 2024 | 0 replies
In the backyard, what was previously grass and concrete was completely transformed into a lush vacation oasis, complete with a luxury pool, expansive deck, custom mural, chic furniture and hot tub for the ultimate tropical experience.
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25 November 2024 | 9 replies
In addition to that they are having to pick up and deliver the materials.
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1 December 2024 | 377 replies
If i'm ever in the NE area I will sure to reach out to further pick your brain.