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9 December 2016 | 7 replies
C/D properties are often more expensive to maintain than you think2.
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3 December 2015 | 47 replies
A few investors that i have know who have worked in the demographic (FYI I don't know anything beyond beer conversation) they needed boots on the ground to help maintain the property and ask questions.
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10 April 2018 | 15 replies
Anything in real estate so much depends on the location, the type assets, surrounding amenities and what you expect it to do for you.I use Lockstate remote WiFi locks because they are currently the best and solve all the problems a modern smart-lock needs to accomplish: getting the right people through the door at the right times without me having to be there.I run and experiment with various Airbnb solutions:Manage villas for clients in TuscanyHost a turn of the century restored 6 room apartment in a quaint German city near the beach.Manage varying types of other apartments, condos, and houses in various locations in the USA and Europe.Keep in mind when dreaming of the "big bucks", it takes time to:Set up and maintain your Airbnb and various other accounts.Set up each new listing.Communicate with nice and not so nice guests.Factor in vacancies and damages.Outsource and manage cleaning and fixing team.Your dwelling needs to make at least the same income compared to the long-term rental if you're only looking to grow equity.
4 December 2015 | 13 replies
Wiring and plumbing seems well maintained and properly installed (as of now).
7 December 2015 | 5 replies
I joined bigger pockets in order to meet people with similar interests and gain more knowledge on organizing and maintaining my business.
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5 December 2015 | 4 replies
I own my well-maintained home in a great location with 30K left on the mortgage (house is worth 85K), monthly payments of $550 with a 2.75% ARM.
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26 December 2015 | 17 replies
@Colleen F. what I meant was, if your septic system has been properly maintained over the years you should never have to have it pumped out for solids.
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8 December 2015 | 18 replies
They are the most difficult properties to maintain steady cash flow and are not a good option for an investor who expects a passive investment.
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6 December 2015 | 3 replies
I do maintain all the office docs (contracts, disclosures, etc.) in the cloud so they can be accessed anywhere.