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31 January 2025 | 9 replies
Knowing and understanding the local market and submarket will also drive the assumptions (or the inputs) for the projected returns and valuation (or the outputs).
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3 February 2025 | 8 replies
Stats are not in your favor but forget the stats as it all depends on the individual's drive, effort and processes.
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3 February 2025 | 5 replies
No improvements needed that could drive up values (and your equity)?
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26 January 2025 | 3 replies
Ideally you find something within a 30 minute drive.
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21 January 2025 | 3 replies
I'm curious to hear your thoughts on how long this trend might last and what might be driving it in your area.
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16 January 2025 | 1 reply
Now some people may argue higher interest rates are good, as it drives out competition on new acquisitions.
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30 January 2025 | 5 replies
Geographically speaking anything you could drive to and from in a day would be a great start.
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23 January 2025 | 0 replies
The property, though is not beach front, nor does it has ocean view, is just a short drive from some of the best beaches in the west, which are great for surfing, snorkeling, SCUBA diving.
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23 January 2025 | 14 replies
Still researching and taking a trip out there to drive the neighborhoods.
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4 February 2025 | 41 replies
What I would suggest is also consider investing in an area that you could drive to as well.