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14 September 2024 | 14 replies
Hi there, my wife and I live in California and are currently under contract on our first rental property, a duplex in Bismarck, North Dakota.
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23 September 2024 | 81 replies
I’ve owned the property for 5 years and this is the first instance of this issue.
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23 September 2024 | 9 replies
I would make a site visit to where they live now and see how they treat the current property.
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14 September 2024 | 7 replies
I'm under contract for my first investment property.
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22 September 2024 | 2 replies
Plus, investing in a developing area gives you a chance to see your property appreciate as the neighborhood grows.However, there are some things to consider.
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21 September 2024 | 1 reply
It was a slow start to the initial spring 2024 shopping season, but properties are still closing quickly, still nearly 1/4+ for all cash and the majority of investors are well capitalized due to the appreciation of their real estate and stock based assets.
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10 September 2024 | 4 replies
Hello, I have been the VP of Operations, Director of Operations, Condo Division Manager and Property Manager for some of the largest companies in my area.
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21 September 2024 | 7 replies
A rule of thumb I use to advise my clients is: 1) the loan guarantee is worth 20-25% of the deal, 2) finding and vetting the deal is worth 25%, 3) executing the business plan for the property is worth 25% (i.e., overseeing contractors/property managers, etc.), and 4) contributing the money is worth 25-30%.
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21 September 2024 | 3 replies
Does anyone have experience purchasing a mixed-use property on an auction site sold "as is" with a quitclaim deed?
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21 September 2024 | 7 replies
I am selling a property in CA with a pretty hefty gain (great!)