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4 December 2024 | 3 replies
For beginners, focus on markets with lower entry costs, high investor activity, and steady demand—like parts of the Midwest or the Southeast.
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6 December 2024 | 10 replies
., inspection fees) are considered part of your investment activities and can be deducted as a capital loss in the year they were incurred.
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4 December 2024 | 6 replies
We also have an alumni friend who is a few years older than us who is actively investing in real estate in our market.
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26 November 2024 | 2 replies
If you only look for the input you want, you won't get the feedback you need.Self-awareness and self-analysis is a crucial part of investing.
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1 December 2024 | 91 replies
Whereas the cap rate on active listings are 5, 6 range.
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27 November 2024 | 2 replies
Managing renovation costs and timelines is crucial to maximize returns.
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27 November 2024 | 2 replies
Working with a lender familiar with coliving setups is crucial.
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2 December 2024 | 19 replies
Still stay active in BP though because there is a lot of wisdom in this group.
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2 December 2024 | 1 reply
🏡 We saw the number of active listings at 8,875 houses still on market to end the month, vs. 10,934 at the end of October (see chart above).
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27 November 2024 | 7 replies
I’ve been reading extensively on strategies to minimize tenant vacancies through smart investments, and I’ve come to realize that many other factors play a crucial role when managing rental properties.