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18 November 2024 | 13 replies
I hope you learn from this and hire a quality PM for the next time.I would try two things, simultaneously:1.
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18 November 2024 | 14 replies
Unfortunately, we live in California so we would have to pay significant capital gains if we sell.Hi Scott, depending on the property and if you’re willing to invest in quality interior design, you could make more money as an STR.
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14 November 2024 | 2 replies
Based on my experience, you either pay some more but get a high-quality service, or you have really raw but cheap software.
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19 November 2024 | 3 replies
Ask agent to do final walk-thru video to send to you to confirm quality of work BEFORE final payment to contactor.8) List the property for sale.NOTE: we're heading into winter/holidays when all real estate activity slows.
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16 November 2024 | 6 replies
Even with the finishes being better in the class a, I suspect it will have the lower maintenance cap ex due to better quality tenants
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15 November 2024 | 9 replies
@Laura CasnerFocus on quality over quantity in real estate investing, celebrate progress, refine criteria, explore secondary markets, and explore different property types.
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17 November 2024 | 33 replies
If they are the quality PM you say they are, there is nobody who is going to know more or give it to you straighter then them.
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17 November 2024 | 9 replies
I definitely recommend that you seek out a Certified Cost Segregation Professional so that you are confident in the quality of the work performed and the deliverables produced.
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15 November 2024 | 16 replies
If it is decent quality then I would keep the carpet in place and see how it wears.