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3 September 2024 | 4 replies
Hi Jalen,If you're considering expanding your rental property portfolio in the Indianapolis area while steering clear of rough neighborhoods, here are a few options you might want to explore:Carmel: Just north of Indianapolis, Carmel is known for its affluent community and excellent schools.
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4 September 2024 | 7 replies
In highly touristy areas like lakes or vacation spots, an STR typically generates higher income from short stays but may not attract long-term tenants due to seasonal demand.However, if the property is in a more versatile location, such as near schools, businesses, or urban centers, it may work as an LTR, providing steady income and fewer management demands.
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8 September 2024 | 168 replies
Do you challenge the HELOC method because you were on the debate team in high school and like to try and heat up threads for discussion?
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5 September 2024 | 12 replies
If they do, they go to a higher level of care such as a nursing home (higher level of assistance with ADLs) or a Skilled Nursing Facility (called a SNIFF, where medical care is provided).The ALFs I'm working with are all running at 100% capacity and have waiting lists, because there are simply not enough beds.A sharp operator will find an unused municipal building - especially a school - and work with the town building department, code enforcement and fire inspector to get it up to code.
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2 September 2024 | 32 replies
And a lot of start-up companies are migrating to this city as well because of the OSU campus that has thousands of talented students graduating and looking for positions locally.
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3 September 2024 | 9 replies
My daughter is starting vet school there in August and thought it might be a good place to invest.
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5 September 2024 | 15 replies
Unfortunately the public schools in St.
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5 September 2024 | 20 replies
And a lot of start-up companies are migrating to this city as well, because of the efficient costs of living, the OSU campus that has thousands of students graduating and looking for jobs locally, and the availability of land.
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2 September 2024 | 2 replies
Hi everyone,My name is Charlie Lilly, and I am a 25-year-old business graduate from Saint Mary's University.
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3 September 2024 | 2 replies
Thanks Bill for you invaluable insight.Are there any exception to 12 months residency for primary home loan ie change in school, job.