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6 October 2024 | 49 replies
New builds have a lot of moving parts and builders will go by their own rules if you are going solo.
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1 October 2024 | 9 replies
I hope my personal experience story helps you on your journey.
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11 October 2024 | 4 replies
Subscribing to local real estate newsletters or attending local market meetups can also give you a better feel for what's happening in your specific area.
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11 October 2024 | 8 replies
Consider liquid assets like a 401k as part of your down payment.
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11 October 2024 | 1 reply
Diversify Your PortfolioInvesting in multiple markets reduces your risk.
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11 October 2024 | 2 replies
Whether it’s insight into the local market, tips for managing renovations, or just sharing your journey, we’d be grateful for any support.
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12 October 2024 | 2 replies
Ask them these questions - you'll get a better understanding and you'll be able to vet your future vendors at the same time.
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5 October 2024 | 8 replies
I have a few properties that are owned outright.
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30 September 2024 | 46 replies
They have a Market Research feature I use all the time.
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11 October 2024 | 11 replies
If this holds for your project, then you're looking at only a few months longer to get 12 units than 2.