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31 December 2024 | 3 replies
You can go as low as 2.5x in some cases but NJ tends to produce enough traffic/applicants where 3x should be minimum unless property is over priced.
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2 January 2025 | 9 replies
While you might find a lender offering low down payment options, you'll still need cash reserves for repairs, maintenance, emergency fund (ideally 3-6 months of expenses), etc.
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2 January 2025 | 13 replies
@Rishika Garimella I am a local home inspector and investor in the area. i think Austin is a sleeping giant right now. the rates are really scaring away buyers. but since competition is so low right now, its a great time to snag some property while its not being ripped apart by investors. i think the hutto manor area is a great choice, once that freeway opens up that connects taylor to round rock, it will definitely become a point of interest.
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31 December 2024 | 3 replies
We are in a very low tax bracket this year but should be 10% higher in 2025.
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24 December 2024 | 25 replies
I am not opposed to the idea but definitely need to get more educated on the details such as where exactly, is it too crowded of a space, how to be competitive, maintenance requirements for a beach rental, etc.
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18 December 2024 | 26 replies
I'm looking to start with Multi-Family (duplex/triplex). I have my own home so this will have be as an investor with 20% down. I know there are things I need to do to analyze if the deal is a good one, like rental ra...
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8 January 2025 | 8 replies
HELOC's are good if maybe you don't have a deal, but want to keep the money ready to use and the property has a low rate that you don't want to lose. 2.
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26 January 2025 | 51 replies
(they get a cut of the GP fees for fundraising)Goodegg Investments – This Is Is How We Make Money Through Real Estate Syndications (youtube.com)what's most annoying is the slide at 50sec, she has on the left the GP which "does all the work and takes on HIGH risk, while on the right the LP who does no work and bears low RISK".
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2 January 2025 | 53 replies
That protects you from having to sell to low.
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30 December 2024 | 11 replies
They keep rent low, give gifts and homemade cookies for Christmas, make upgrades whenever the tenant requests, accept all the late rent excuses, etc.The truth is, your tenant is not your friend.