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Introduction
Buying a property can be a thrilling adventure, especially when you're searching for the perfect place to call home or a smart investment opportunity.But before you dive headfirst into the world of real ...
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I recently acquired a small commercial building that was built in 1889. This bldg has essentially been in operation most of its 125 years. I am not a developer, and therefore have no plans to refurbish this building,...
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Hey! What metrics do you personally use to decide whether a property would make a good buy & hold investment or not? Cash on Cash?Discounted Cash Flow?Internal Rate Of Return?Net Present Value? Cap Rate?A combinat...
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Hello and thank you all for your knowledge and time. Is it normal now for Mortgage to be more than fair market rent? When purchasing with less money down, mortgage insurance, compounded home insurance and property tax...
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Hello all,I'm fairly new to this real estate investing game. Family has invested in rental properties for years that I've been heavily exposed to, and now doing my own research to get into it myself (and learning all...
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In my opinion, setting specific goals and evaluating progress are critical elements in developing a profitable real estate investing firm! 🙌
There are various levels of goals, and here are some examples:
Company Obj...
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With the integration of interactive virtual tours (not just photo slide shows or walk-thru videos that drag you through a property), what's stopping rental property owners (RPOs) from using the new technology to marke...
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