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All Forum Posts by: Nicole Tuffarelli

Nicole Tuffarelli has started 2 posts and replied 9 times.

Post: self directed IRA

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hello friends, I have an old traditional IRA from my first job that is sitting in a local bank since early 2000s. it has about 40k

I now have a W2 salaried job for 20yrs where I've participated in a employer run 401k i think with John Hancock. Id love to roll the old IRA into real estate. Any suggestions on how to get the old 40k IRA available to use as a down payment into real estate?

Ive been reading about SEP IRS self directed IRA and 401 k but seems to be for self employed people. any idea how to re-allocate my ira into real estate investments???

my accountant doesn't seem to think its possible

Post: STR - Best Method to Process Resort Fee/Amenity Fee

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I agree with everyone above. As a vacationer everyone hates resort fees anywhere they stay. Don't tell me about it as it makes me feel nickel and dimed. Just roll it into my nightly price I don't want to know about the cost of YOU doing YOUR business.

Post: Which is the hardest team member for you to find?

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Quote from @Mike Garofalo:

I’m looking for a good real estate accountant located in Nassau county NY, does anyone have any suggestions? 

Thanks 


 Mike let me know if you find one, I'm invested in same location. 

Post: strategies to offload my primary residence in McKinney TX

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check out rents in your area & Rent it out

Post: Which is the hardest team member for you to find?

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Quote from @Mike Garofalo:

I’m looking for a good real estate accountant located in Nassau county NY, does anyone have any suggestions? 

Thanks 


 let me know if you find one in nassau..I could use one too

Post: Remote AirBnB investing - Property Managment

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Quote from @Corbin Loveless:

In my experience, the big brand property management companies do not provide enough value to warrant the 10-15% property management fee. I worked with Evolve last year to set up an STR and allowed them to manage my property for several months. They are great at getting the property ready for rental and optimizing the listings but don't add value on the operations side (in my opinion).

Based on my experience, my recommendation is to use Bigger Pockets forums and local Facebook groups in the area to find good people. Talk to other investors and ask for advice. Find a Superhost in the area (or 10) and see if they will offer suggestions. Then go to the property for the initial setup. Stay in the property for several nights and create your list of needs- what is this property lacking? Use that time to conduct interviews with cleaners and meet your maintenance team. Have the work done and get the property listed. 

Your local relationships will determine your success at the end of the day. The way to ensure you're getting the highest ROI and that this return is sustainable year after year is by finding great people in the area and developing those relationships. I don't think it's a coincidence that this also seems to be the most challenging part when I speak with other investors.

STRs are not a set it and forget investment- that's the catch.


Post: Newbie landlord here

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I think you bought so hold for the long term. As long as the expenses from your first home are covered by the rent you bring in from it you should keep it. It provides great tax benefits and can help you fund your next purchase. Since you lived in the area it won't be too difficult being a landlord to one SFH. You probably already have contacts to plumber, electrician, handyman for any issues that may come up. Have a realtor help you find a reliable renter.

Post: Direct mailing Question

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Thank you all for these great suggestions!  Im going to contact postcard mania.  My Husband and I have been seriously looking and these listings are under contract within 10 days of coming to market. I know its a slim chance but all Ya need is one lead to turn into a hit- am I right?  And going forward if anything I have learned how to do direct mailing.   

Post: Direct mailing Question

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Hello! 
I am newbie to the BP forum. I have one LTR property in NY and I am looking to purchase an out of state STR condo down south by the beach. My husband and I have gone down, searched a location and shopped around with a realtor and Narrowed our search down to one complex we would like to buy in. Any building of the complex will do. We have put in a few offers but we get out bid.

Id like to try Direct mailing to unit owners of my interest in buying a unit hoping I might find an interested unit owner that just hasn't gone to market. Can anyone suggest how to get a postcard made and direct mailed & more importantly What to write on the postcard???  If they are absentee owners does their mail get forwarded I'm assuming?   

Any suggestions greatly appreciated! 

Nicole T.

Long Island