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23 November 2024 | 3 replies
When selling for sale by owner (FSBO), ensure all legal documentation is in order and consider consulting with a real estate professional or attorney to handle the lease transfer and legal aspects effectively.
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23 November 2024 | 9 replies
Perform the same task in each app to ensure a fair comparison.Load a property with pictures and details.Market that property.See what your marketing looks like from the public's perspective.Submit a fake application to see how easy the process is.Run a credit/screening report on yourself.Enter a maintenance request, assign a vendor, and attach a fake invoice.Enter charges to the tenant's ledger.Enter recurring charges and automatic late fees.Sign documents electronically.Run owner reports.After testing a few apps, one should clearly stand out.
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23 November 2024 | 5 replies
You can use petscreening.com to handle this task for you and ensure you are compliant, but I still recommend you really understand the law so you can answer questions or assist with requests.
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21 November 2024 | 0 replies
Negotiations focused on highlighting the quick closing capabilities of Partner Driven, securing a competitive price of $605,000 and ensuring the deal’s success despite the highly competitive market.
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26 November 2024 | 13 replies
Even if you can't use the full bonus depreciation in 2022, the tax savings could still be impactful in future years.It's great that you’re planning to work with a real estate-specific CPA, as they can help ensure you're compliant and help optimize your strategy for future tax savings.
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24 November 2024 | 5 replies
However I would ensure zoning aligns with the retail space in the area.
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23 November 2024 | 4 replies
Perform the same task in each app to ensure a fair comparison.Load a property with pictures and details.Market that property.See what your marketing looks like from the public's perspective.Submit a fake application to see how easy the process is.Run a credit/screening report on yourself.Enter a maintenance request, assign a vendor, and attach a fake invoice.Enter charges to the tenant's ledger.Enter recurring charges and automatic late fees.Sign documents electronically.Run owner reports.After testing a few apps, one should clearly stand out.
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25 November 2024 | 14 replies
It sounds like a solid deal, but there’s much more to consider before taking on significant debt.Here’s my advice for anyone new to real estate investing, especially young investors:Properly Vet the Deal: Ensure the numbers are accurate.
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25 November 2024 | 8 replies
This significantly lowers the cost per door and improves your return on investment.Scalability: A three-story walk-up design allows you to maximize your build cost and land use, just like most professional apartment developers do.Control with New Construction: Starting with a new build ensures fewer risks, as you’ll have control over the property’s condition and avoid surprises from existing structures.Pro Tip: If you do go with an existing property, make sure to thoroughly vet the deal to avoid hidden costs and issues.For first-time investors, multifamily new construction is often the best way to scale quickly, reduce costs per unit, and build a sustainable rental portfolio.
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23 November 2024 | 11 replies
Set for Life by Scott Trenchhttps://a.co/d/51cIiA1Starting with the fundamentals of personal finance will help ensure you have confidence and are able to withstand the risks of real estate and also set your self up to be able to take advantages of what investment opportunities come your way2.