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25 April 2024 | 0 replies
Getting started, gaining experience, there was opportunity for instant equity.
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25 April 2024 | 4 replies
From personal experience, my first property was a HML that I met here in BP that help me start the journey.
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25 April 2024 | 9 replies
You will get the experience, guidance, and minimize your risk.
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25 April 2024 | 1 reply
Tailoring renovations to these demographics can maximize appeal and marketability.Comparative Analysis with Surrounding Zip Codes43613 and 43615: These areas, with higher median incomes, might offer opportunities for higher-end flips but may also face stronger competition and higher property costs.43606 and 43608: While the potential exists, these zip codes may not experience the same level of market appreciation as 43620, which could affect profit margins.Strategic RecommendationsInvestment Focus in 43620Cost-Effective Renovations: Focus on upgrades that enhance fundamental property values, such as kitchen and bathroom remodels and improvements in curb appeal.
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26 April 2024 | 11 replies
The main difference is that right now EV fires make the news, and are pesky to put out without that self same experience and special equipment (e.g. fire blankets).Connecting smoke detectors in the garage is a great idea: the reason that garages have traditionally had only heat sensors, no smoke detectors, was automotive fumes.
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25 April 2024 | 14 replies
Just like most markets in America, STRs are returning to pre-Covid occupancy rates and most people have no experience what that looks like because they entered STR investing during and since COVID.
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25 April 2024 | 5 replies
House hacking will also give you some personal "property management" experience.
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24 April 2024 | 13 replies
As mentioned earlier, I have very little experience but I am eager to learn and excited to go for it in 2024!
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24 April 2024 | 16 replies
But, I have experience in exterior home remodeling sales.
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24 April 2024 | 4 replies
I have about 3 years of experience flipping and building houses, as well as an associates degree in a trade, about 2 years of drywall/paint experience, around 1 year of commercial/residential electric experience, and about 3 years of landscaping experience.