14 May 2024 | 3 replies
For that reason, I personally don't buy properties that fall under an HOA.Food for thought!
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16 May 2024 | 17 replies
From what you've showed, I'd say your main focus should be working on your personal finance foundation rather than diving into an investment.
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14 May 2024 | 4 replies
I appreciate the detailed suggestions and personal experiences you shared.
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14 May 2024 | 15 replies
I personally like white trim, but if everything is in good condition and stained-just keep it.
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14 May 2024 | 2 replies
(This should be cheaper because no personal items are insured.) and then insist the tenant’s get renter’s insurance.
14 May 2024 | 8 replies
After 1 investment property it's easy to be over your personal DTI ratio and to keep going you'll likely need a small local bank that looks at the debt service coverage and the risk.
14 May 2024 | 2 replies
If you can't keep control of your personal finances, you are highly unlikely to succeed in real estate investing.
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15 May 2024 | 11 replies
I recommend networking with other investors and asking for personal recommendations, using companies (not individuals) with strong reviews on Google, etc.
13 May 2024 | 3 replies
I was posting to see if there is anybody is experienced in this field to give me any solid advice, even if it's just a sentence long.
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14 May 2024 | 2 replies
I have personally invested in over 30 individual deals.