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20 August 2021 | 2 replies
I bet I could rent the downstairs for about $1,800-$2,100 (if I put a kitchen in the downstairs) and the upstairs for about $800-$1,200.
23 August 2021 | 29 replies
Failing that, stay in your Blue state and just get smart, hunker down, lawyer up, and play the game to win.
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20 August 2021 | 4 replies
Obviously some markets are better setup but I think doing it locally is the best bet to start out.
20 August 2021 | 1 reply
You will barely break even, maybe even operate at a loss when you consider maintenance & vacancy.But if you are looking for appreciation, then Morrisville is probably a safe bet.
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19 August 2021 | 2 replies
Once the bank appraiser sees it bets are off.
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21 August 2021 | 17 replies
I’ll bet they say, “Not unless you want to pay us in truckloads of cash.”Whether or not this clause is even enforceable is another question, but why even purchase that lottery ticket?
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1 September 2021 | 27 replies
Look for strong markets and if you find 5-6% cap rate, that'll be your best bet.
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24 August 2021 | 2 replies
It ended up being a win for everyone.
20 August 2021 | 1 reply
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