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15 April 2016 | 7 replies
Our area will be tough - the developers whom I work with here are starting to shift their business models away from just modernizing and maximizing the under-built "time capsule", because price of dirt and mass proliferation of $2-4mm stucco boxes in the flats are eating into margins.
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3 August 2023 | 4 replies
We’re seeing more and more manufacturers shift their focus from China to Mexico and trends like these are great pieces of information that can help you decide where future supply and demand can shift for your investments.
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3 August 2023 | 0 replies
Here are some unique approaches to real estate investments that prioritize investors' benefits.Higher-Than-Normal Preferred Returns: Before any profits are distributed to the operators, investors receive the preferred returns first.Investment Ethos: Preservation of Capital - A cautious approach, thoroughly analyzing potential properties and ventures to minimize risks and ensure the safety of investors' money.Return of Capital - Once the investment is secured, the focus shifts to ensuring investors receive it back.
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4 August 2023 | 1 reply
.● Return of Capital - Once the investment is secured, the focus shifts to ensuring investors receive it back.
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4 August 2022 | 14 replies
Homeowners who use PM’s that have these hidden fees get “taxed” by having the PM shift the income from “rental income” to “fees” which the homeowner doesn’t get a cut of the inflated fees.
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30 May 2023 | 4 replies
I'll wait and keep my eye open, maybe things will shift.
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12 February 2023 | 41 replies
I agree with this but no amount of due dilligence can make you immune from large market shifts.
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31 July 2023 | 0 replies
This shift has gained momentum in the wake of the Covid-19 pandemic, which triggered a widespread remote work phenomenon that profoundly impacted the urban landscape.
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12 February 2022 | 67 replies
True you can't save your way to riches, but the mindset shift and cost savings dry powder will set you up for success👍
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9 September 2022 | 16 replies
Over time with practice, you'll be able to shift into an Abundance mindset.