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17 July 2024 | 32 replies
It does not matter where you start as long as you develop your Core 4.
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20 July 2024 | 7 replies
I own and manage a short-term and just finished with long-term in Seattle (Belltown & N Beacon Hill) and also a real estate agent.People with skills are always in need, for sure.
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18 July 2024 | 7 replies
My wife and I were in the same position last year.
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19 July 2024 | 4 replies
We closed on a property last month.
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19 July 2024 | 16 replies
Lastly, have you considered O'ahu for a vacation rental?
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17 July 2024 | 12 replies
The locks and keypads have been very reliable overall, with the batteries in each lock lasting about 4 months with pretty active use, and handling some pretty extreme cold weather.
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18 July 2024 | 6 replies
Anything is helpful, in term of the services you use, your client's avatar, the return/work compared to long term rental.
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19 July 2024 | 12 replies
Not sweating the small stuff and focusing on the big picture and long term really makes things easier.
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19 July 2024 | 100 replies
I don't make my clients sign long term contract either just per a property saying will pay me the difference if we don't get at least 2.5% and everyone been cool with it.
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19 July 2024 | 13 replies
Find a lender who understands your long term real estate goals and understands that rental income can help knock down your DTI to qualify for more loans and acquire more properties.