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4 November 2024 | 1 reply
As we look towards 2025, San Antonio is positioning itself as a prime destination for real estate investment, particularly in the tech sector.
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6 November 2024 | 4 replies
There are business purpose lenders that will finance ground up construction, but they will be more particular about the location of the build especially since it will be on 5 acres.
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6 November 2024 | 12 replies
I’d also be interested in hearing about specific neighborhoods or property types that have been particularly successful for STRs.
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4 November 2024 | 33 replies
Particularly in urban areas.
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6 November 2024 | 8 replies
@Douglas Alexander, best advice is to mind your numbers and don't fall in love with a particular piece of real estate.People get emotional over homes...
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6 November 2024 | 5 replies
Incentives for affordable housing development also play a huge role, particularly in supporting lower-income families and ensuring more sustainable growth.
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7 November 2024 | 6 replies
Don't be afraid to negotiate, particularly if you have a lot of rentals.4.
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4 November 2024 | 1 reply
As I prepare the unit for the next tenant, I'm finding the gas stove cooktop and the inner oven glass particularly challenging to clean.
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5 November 2024 | 2 replies
Lastly, unless you're married to this particular property, you should keep an eye out for other properties that just might be as sweet a deal.Also, about the HELOC, once it’s funded, those funds can generally be used for any purpose but double check with your lender JIC.
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7 November 2024 | 22 replies
Baselane was built by real estate investors for real estate investors so it's really tailored to this particular business.