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18 May 2020 | 3 replies
I have a real estate license and have access to the MLS but I don't see how I can contact this person.
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24 September 2018 | 11 replies
For most of the folks on the forums, access to capital seems to be the biggest problem.
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20 September 2018 | 4 replies
I am pretty handy and plan on doing a lot of the easier work myself, and I may try to get my contractor’s license (apparently very easy to get in NJ) to make things a bit easier as far as permits are concerned.
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24 September 2018 | 2 replies
.- Possibly add large deck on downstairs although it does not have access to living area, only bedrooms in back.
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22 September 2018 | 4 replies
I don't know if I'm just over estimating repair costs or if I'm just missing something.As a realtor, I know my ARV is spot on that's the easy part for me.
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22 September 2018 | 2 replies
They have an option to upgrade to Teams and delegate credential access (free version is nice, paid version is amazing) What are yours?
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19 September 2018 | 0 replies
Hello,We are looking to buy a retail space in Dallas area. Need some guidance in evaluating a retail space. What are typical expenses other than loan,insurance and tax ? Any other suggestion will help.
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20 September 2018 | 5 replies
At first, it would be for smaller commercial properties, but if the relationship grows well and we make a good team, I'd love to scale up with them.Ideally it's a win-win for all:For the PM:They get a large chunk of equityThey get more business.They get access to my investors' capital for potentially future dealsIn a way, they eat what they killFor me:I look favorable to the lender with an experienced PM team as a partnerI'll get a deal under my beltI'll be able to get help with the downpayment, reducing the burden on my investors and myselfFor my investorsSure, they lose out on some equity, but they'll get a (slightly) higher return due to the lower monthly management feeThey'll sleep easy knowing that the PM has skin in the game and is experiencedTo be clear, I'm playing the long game, so I'm more than willing to do say, a 55/30/15 split with the PM/Investors/Myself and with a 3-5% monthly management fee.
20 September 2018 | 2 replies
Agree with Charlie on short term in Boston - new regs make that less feasible in Boston proper - but I work with folks who have robust portfolios of short term rentals in Malden and Chelsea, with the transit access of Boston but fewer limitations.
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20 September 2018 | 6 replies
If you convert the current into a rental, then you will be limited in terms of the options to access the equity.