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3 December 2024 | 40 replies
I secured my first duplex in Rochester and it is fully rented generating better than expected returns.
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5 December 2024 | 554 replies
All other coins are securities or scams, bitcoin is property.
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2 December 2024 | 4 replies
Think of all the things that could go wrong and see if the lease addresses them: unauthorized pets or tenants, early termination, security deposit, lease violations, late rent, eviction, lawn maintenance, parking, etc.5.
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14 December 2024 | 101 replies
There is also the lending field which is quite lucrative if your more into financecommercial real estate if some day you want to be doing bigger deals and making 6 figure commissions checks.. etc etc.to try to start your business as a flipper or wholesaler is tough and it has a 95% failure rate being that it appeals to the mass's of which many frankly don't have the skills to succeed or the financing behind them.OR converselyMake money at your chosen profession save and buy and hold.. buy the best you can hold for long term.. same with buying securities .
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1 December 2024 | 4 replies
. - that were new when the S8 tenant moved in 1-2 years ago.Another challenge of finding S8 tenants is many EXPECT you to waive application fees and security deposits.
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1 December 2024 | 6 replies
You can get another $5-10 per night just for allowing pets (don't forget to take a security deposit).
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29 November 2024 | 6 replies
For your existing primary, you will need to have it leased with the security deposit and first month's rent collected.
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2 December 2024 | 14 replies
Always ask for references and examples of similar projects (pictures)The Red Flags you have to Avoid:Lowball bids (too good to be true often is).Poor communication or delays in responding.Hesitation to provide references or sign a detailed contract.Cash-only deals or pushy behavior to secure the job.
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28 November 2024 | 10 replies
Keep in mind that most residential mortgages are conforming loans that are resold on the secondary market and bundled into mortgage backed securities.
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2 December 2024 | 5 replies
In addition to using your own funds, have you looked into securing grants to "stack" the capital you have to still acquire properties?