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15 July 2024 | 23 replies
No, my calculations do not take into account natural disasters or acts of God, but it could tell you which towns would have the best chance of being rebuilt due to the desirability of their locations.
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14 July 2024 | 16 replies
Naturally, everybody looked at me like "what the hell is this?"
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15 July 2024 | 65 replies
*Provide adequate climate control in order to keep moisture levels down and prevent mold growth by opening windows or using a dehumidifier if necessary.
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14 July 2024 | 27 replies
Make sure there is adequate parking for multiple units and verify local zoning rules.
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12 July 2024 | 11 replies
I was involved in wholesaling business long time ago (not real estate but consumer goods), and it has taught me A LOT about human nature.
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12 July 2024 | 3 replies
My partner and I now find ourselves in a strong financial position to start our RE investing journey and have set our sights in New England, specifically Rhode Island due to the excellent natural environment and our desire to ultimately relocate there long-term.
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11 July 2024 | 9 replies
G’Day BP folks,A fellow Toledo investor started a Facebook group revealing all local scammers.Mostly contractors.10+ years of investing in Toledo and stopped counting at $1m in losses.It’s just the nature of the beast and the cost of doing business in my eyes.Unfortunately, Toledo is notorious for bad operators and poor quality of workmanship in many industries.Maybe this group will help you not loose the same amount of cheese that I did $$$You’re welcome 😇 https://facebook.com/groups/786864700099337/
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11 July 2024 | 4 replies
(Fortunately, we were insured)Emergency Fund: Always have extra cash for unexpected events.Tenant Support: Keep good communication and support your tenants through tough times.Final ThoughtsThis July 4th was a disaster, but it’s also a stark reminder of the unpredictable nature of real estate investing.
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12 July 2024 | 17 replies
This is dependent on the city's long-term economic growth.Natural disaster risk: Certain locations are more prone to natural disasters, such as hurricanes, tornadoes, earthquakes, fires, and floods.