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2 June 2024 | 19 replies
.- Slowdown the rate of your posts- Personalize your messages and make sure they areunique in content.
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1 June 2024 | 8 replies
There are some new hits that were recently announced from Fannie Mae for the LLPAs (loan level price adjustments) that will increase the cost/rates for second home financing.
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30 May 2024 | 17 replies
Many national STR PM companies working on a percentage of gross income (Daily rates + cleaning fees) charge an elevated cleaning fee.
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4 June 2024 | 10 replies
Hey mate,Sorry to hear about your troubles.I've been offering "true" turnkey properties for 10+ years now and have many scars to prove it.There has been and still is a huge stigma surrounding the industry and rightly so.The very best rated in the industry sometimes get blasted on the forum.Like with any business that has stood the test of time, we have had our fair share of successes and failures.We have done very well for many investors and could have performed better for others.Many times, we are to blame and other times it was the investors fault IMO.One thing I have always claimed is that we don't steal, cheat or lie and my team and myself work very hard and always make decisions with investors best interest at heart.Personally, I believe that folks that work hard and do their best shouldn't be crucified for an honest mistake when it happens.But, I guess others aren't as reasonable when it comes to such situations and I don't judge them for it.I take the punch on the chin and still continue doing my best.Over the years, I have made millions and lost millions but only blame myself when I loose.Not others.Also, I've always preached to start slow and only use cash which has cost my business 90% in sales volume.I just don't believe that investors should use leverage when first starting to build their portfolio.Reverse engineer and base all real estate, business and even life decisions from a risk analysis worst case scenario standpoint.If you believe that you can absorb a worst case scenario outcome, then pursue the opportunity.Build a strong foundation with cash owned properties and gain experience first."
31 May 2024 | 8 replies
Or, depending on the interest rate paying off the student loans.
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31 May 2024 | 16 replies
Even with the ban on new short term rentals, long term rentals are yielding incredible cap rates.
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30 May 2024 | 5 replies
I wonder should I keep it on rent 3500 per month on an average.Property management fee : 300 Maintenance issues: 600 a year on an averageMortgage left: 350K If I decide to sell I might make 700-800K cash.
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1 June 2024 | 4 replies
If you have credit card debts with high rates/high balances I would focus on paying it down to 15% to 30% Max balance to credit limit ratios to lower your DTI - Debt to income ratios, increase credit scores and be in a better position to buy more properties at a lower mortgage rate.
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3 June 2024 | 10 replies
You may find that what you own already works just fine, or that the yield on 400K is less than current CD rates.