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I was lured into using a property management company for two properties I purchased for rent.
I was initially worried about moving further away from the real estate and managing from afar so I felt obligated to hire ...
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After dropping my lady off at work this morning, I decided to go driving for dollars for the very first time. I found nearly a dozen properties that appeared to be vacant/in distress, so overall, I thought it went pre...
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I know "REAL" hardwood floors sound great. However; engineered wood (not laminate) can be refinished too, and is more consistent in coloring and finish I'm told. For high end homes, what have you used? Brand? If you ...
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Hello, I'm a new investor. I'm trying to establish an effective criteria in todays fast moving fluid market. I'd like to get some experinced thoughts of buying and renting properties around university's. Of course ...
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Hello everyone, I'm looking to make my entrance into the real estate market this winter. I currently have a little over $70,000 set aside to purchase a rental property in cash. I am graduating college next year, so I ...
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Back in 2022, we tackled a property we affectionately called the "Scary House," and trust me, it lived up to the name. The home was in rough shape—think mold, a hole in the roof, and years of water damage. The owner, ...
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I just completed a rehab on an SFR and i am hoping to put it up for sale asap. I'm having a hard time deciding if i should use a listing agent to market the house and get me top dollar, or trying to do this myself. I'...
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A while back, my wife and I decided to rehab one of our long-term rentals in central Austin and convert it to a short-term vacation rental. After months and months of work, our first vacation rental property is now up...
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I am currently invested in a small MF in Phoenix in a great area, and am now looking at further investment opportunities in Phoenix in SFRs and 2-4 units. Having driven the market before buying, I know that there is ...
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