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26 September 2021 | 1 reply
Presently working on a Cashout Refi….what’s an ideal home improvement to invest in that could or would increase the house value.
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27 September 2021 | 1 reply
I usually don't improve a property too much if I don't own it.
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27 September 2021 | 1 reply
@Kyle Daneff, You'd be looking at an "improvement exchange".
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28 September 2021 | 7 replies
It is going to be market specific.During the previous recession of 2008-2011, rents skyrocketed in my market and tenant quality improved.
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1 October 2021 | 44 replies
Like "Thanks for staying...thank you for the review...in an effort to improve, can you share why you rated us 4 stars?"
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3 October 2021 | 10 replies
Use that captial for improvements on your new property.
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8 October 2021 | 16 replies
But if you are willing to leave some of the capital in place, and can find a property that needs work and is in a location that is improving, then you may still have success.
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3 October 2021 | 33 replies
I think learning more about markets and where things are headed is one of the things I need to really improve on.
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28 September 2021 | 1 reply
@Aaron Nelson, You can't exchange for improvements on property you already own.