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14 August 2022 | 30 replies
Of course, love the cash flow, but more importantly, I am in the process of increasing the NOI dramatically, thereby increasing the value of the property exponentially.
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28 October 2023 | 10 replies
If done right and the area supports that type of living accommodation (permitted and acceptance), it can work but most people will see it as a converted garage (hence the done right part) and rentability will be impacted.We have looked at doing that on a few properties or building and ADU to boost cash flow but the numbers did not work so we passed and found something else.
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4 March 2016 | 7 replies
I get to bounce ideas off him, he verifies that I'm doing things correctly, he looks over deals I get and he's a huge confidence boost.
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15 February 2021 | 63 replies
New: Roof, kitchen, bathroom, flooring, appliances, HVAC, plumbing, electrical etc.Originally the property was a 2BR 1BA however I stole some space from the living room to add an additional bedroom.I knew I would need that additional bedroom when I went to do a refinance and the appraisal would boost my value if it was a 3BR instead of a 2BR Total renovations cost me $40KI got the property rented out for $1,285/month Let’s Recap $78K purchase + $40K renovation = $118K Total all in cost + private lender costs oh by the way I didn’t use any of my own money 💰 a private lender funded the entire purchase price for me!
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23 October 2023 | 46 replies
If you're not yet an accredited investor, buying some rental properties can boost your net worth.But, as always, it depends on your situation.
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11 November 2023 | 11 replies
The best option is to contact a commercial property manager and see, as retail spaces can vary dramatically based on location, type of lease, and other factors.
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9 November 2023 | 1 reply
**Take Advantage of Catch-Up Contributions**: If you're 50 or older, don't forget to make use of catch-up contributions to boost your retirement savings.2.
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8 November 2023 | 8 replies
In the last few months, I've noticed a dramatic decrease in applications for properties for rent.
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2 October 2023 | 36 replies
Especially when the yield is healthy as many times we are able to boost this with a tourist license on the properties.
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16 August 2023 | 17 replies
Quote from @Justin Thind: The cost of buying increased dramatically and rent rates haven't caught up.