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12 February 2025 | 1 reply
This requires your agent to truly be YOUR agent and promote your best interests and keep your bargaining information confidential.
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7 February 2025 | 6 replies
I really advise doing everything you can to be on the same side as your residents and to be aligned with them, but some of them may not hold up their end of the bargain.
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10 February 2025 | 12 replies
Understanding the market enables you to spot good bargains and steer clear of potential loss-making regions.
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11 February 2025 | 6 replies
A 3/2 in CA is a bargain for $300K while in our markets, $300K would get you a move in ready 4/2 on the water.
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5 February 2025 | 8 replies
But it also means you have virtually zero bargaining power as the seller can reuse any and all repairs and just keep your 6 months of rent as a bonus.
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12 February 2025 | 13 replies
while we are talking about it Cal Fair how much more are they than what had been typical insurance rates ??
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17 February 2025 | 1 reply
This fits my plan for a couple of reasons, I plan to rent one unit long team and as I travel a fair bit for work I'll Airbnb the second unit when I'm overseas.
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13 February 2025 | 17 replies
And that was at bargain basement prices!
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15 February 2025 | 3 replies
Quote from @Derrick Roland II: Looking at a side by side duplex on a fairly busy road in Detroit.