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23 May 2024 | 5 replies
50% vacancy is the standard
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25 May 2024 | 10 replies
So if you are looking to meet agents, wholesalers, maybe a couple lenders, or some investors that have done a few flips or own a couple SFRs, you will find many people there.This isn't to say they are bad, but in the several dozens I have attended, they have not been worth my time, professionally or personally.
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25 May 2024 | 3 replies
If the pest control could put a bait box at the outside front and back of your own personal townhouse, it would probably treat for all the mice in the immediate area, but I don't know if that's even allowed in a condo community.I would get a few other residents to bring it to the HOA.
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25 May 2024 | 7 replies
Unlike personal property, real estate also requires agreement on closing date, repairs, etc., so even if list price, cash is offered, another term might not work, so likely no way to hold a seller to sell until they actually sign an offer.
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23 May 2024 | 80 replies
Originally posted by @Lucas Carl:@Julie McCoy I’m glad this person is getting smoked.
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24 May 2024 | 15 replies
Let's goo.No DTI calc on a DSCR :) also, you may want to consider refinancing your other investment properties into DSCR loans or a portfolio under an LLC to remove them from your personal credit…that should help your DTI/utilization/credit scores.
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25 May 2024 | 5 replies
A mentor is someone who takes you under their wing, usually because they have a personal relationship with you.
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24 May 2024 | 5 replies
If you can't keep control of your personal finances, you are highly unlikely to succeed in real estate investing.
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24 May 2024 | 100 replies
Yes a new person's experience could absolutely be different.
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24 May 2024 | 2 replies
Before I purchase an insurance policy I wanted to seek some guidance on the best way to proceed.I received 1 quote so far for a HO3 policy that has 600k+ of dwelling coverage, 70k of additional structure, 450k personal property, 200k loss of use, 500k liability, and a few extras like equipment breakdown, water backup, service line.