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17 February 2024 | 4 replies
There is no emphasis placed on expenses which disproportionatly impacts NOI in lower tier assets and pays zero attention to the useful life on major systems which may be barely hanging on and in need of replacement.
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18 February 2024 | 14 replies
After a while you learn the area and values and can easily spot a good value but for the most part we ignore the asking prices and send offers that make sense for OUR numbers and goals.We have to send a lot of offers yes but it ensures we don’t overpay or if we do pay full price it’s because we absolutely loved the asset and see growth potential.
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18 February 2024 | 20 replies
I have been doing research on markets and it seems like Columbus OH, Forth Worth TX, Houston TX, Chicago IL are the best possible markets in my price range at the moment.I am very motivated and excited to start my investing journey towards financial freedom with the great BP community.
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18 February 2024 | 3 replies
Seeking financial freedom and a good future for me and mine.
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20 February 2024 | 62 replies
Otherwise, it's just a hobby and your W2 is and will always remain your primary source of income.Treat REI as a hobby and it will pay you as a hobby.Treat REI as a business and it will pay you as a business.It may be "painful" financially, at first.
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18 February 2024 | 47 replies
. - my financial situation: in a W2 job making about 40k a year (been here about a year).
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17 February 2024 | 1 reply
I'd like to use an online legal source to set up a living trust containing one asset only: a single family home.
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20 February 2024 | 71 replies
I'm constantly fighting to be paid and their financial management is so poor that even when I've paid their commission invoices, they go marked as unpaid.
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17 February 2024 | 0 replies
Hello Storage Facility Owners and Operators,I'm reviewing the financials for some properties and seeking your collective wisdom on the operational benchmarks for running these facilities efficiently.We understand that, on average, total expenses for a well-run facility should equate to about 35% of the Gross Income.
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17 February 2024 | 6 replies
I stumbled upon the SDIRA while researching different financial vehicles and now I’m curious.