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9 October 2024 | 23 replies
Investing in landlord-friendly markets is smart, especially if you're coming from NYC, where tenant laws can be quite strict.Detroit might be worth considering as well.
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6 October 2024 | 4 replies
You have come to the right place to begin your investing journey.Awesome board with many smart people having own suggestions and ideas to grow wealth!!
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7 October 2024 | 4 replies
@Xavier PereraThe House Hacking Duplex Strategy is a smart investment approach for first-time investors.
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6 October 2024 | 1 reply
Jacopo, investing in U.S. real estate can be a smart move, but naturally, many investors have concerns.
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7 October 2024 | 2 replies
Your approach of starting small, leveraging cash flow and profits from other properties, and taking advantage of opportunities like buying below market value is a smart and sustainable strategy.
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8 October 2024 | 13 replies
Awesome board with many smart people having own suggestions and ideas to grow wealth!!
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7 October 2024 | 4 replies
If your area has a good long-term rental outlook and you have the patience to deal with tenant issues, this could be a smart move.I’d lean slightly toward renting unless you’re getting strong signals that property values won’t appreciate or rents may decline.
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6 October 2024 | 1 reply
Planning for a full renovation from the start is a smart move because it gives you a more realistic view of your budget and timeline, and it allows you to aim for the highest ARV without cutting corners.As you move forward with this flip, make sure to track all your renovation costs closely, since it will help you with more accurate estimates on future deals.
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7 October 2024 | 7 replies
The wholetail is a smart play, but you should be cleaning the place thoroughly and doing no repairs and then presenting an honest proforma with rents and expenses estimated so investors have a PDF to look through.
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6 October 2024 | 1 reply
Building a solid team is a smart priority, as real estate investing is much more efficient when you have a trusted group of professionals→ agents, contractors, lenders, who understand your goals and the local market.Your plan to own four long-term rentals in the next four years is both realistic and attainable, especially with the type of property you're targeting.