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17 June 2021 | 8 replies
However, in this crazy Dallas market I think it is more of a gamble; since nothing cash flows, I would be banking on the property appreciating vs bringing in passive income.
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6 June 2021 | 28 replies
What you claim to be unreasonable is actually the normal process that all Section 8 landlords participate in.
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16 May 2022 | 7 replies
I'm tempted to list a few of them, however I didn't want to cause undue worry because most situations are pretty normal and the city is usually pretty workable.
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10 June 2021 | 8 replies
The most important DO: Just provide a good customer experience with all the things one would normall expect for a vacation rental.
9 June 2021 | 3 replies
We recently moved to San Antonio, TX and still work our normal jobs.
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16 June 2021 | 5 replies
We normally like to have 5-year leases on our commercial buildings so I would check if they have a lease and how many years are on the lease.
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10 June 2021 | 20 replies
Clearly, this is normal wear and tear for such a dated setup and in such a vulnerable location.
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16 August 2021 | 3 replies
@Helen Robalino We find alot of poorly managed properties that can be purchased at the 1% rule and once normalized they end up being closer to 2% if not better.
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8 July 2021 | 6 replies
@Travis BagleyThe normal terms for commercial mortgages are 5, 7 and 10 years.
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3 July 2021 | 3 replies
You should be able to get a feel for what is a normal number of listings and how long they stay vacant.