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Troy Parker Renting your first rental to a friend
26 January 2025 | 11 replies
Ensure you collect a proper security deposit (typically one month's rent in Florida) to cover potential damages.Your plan to increase rent next year makes sense given rising costs (taxes, insurance, and maintenance).
Kyle Reedstrom 20 Unit Building MTR Conversion
27 January 2025 | 0 replies
We liked the idea of partnership on a bigger project with the specific MTR strategy in order to increase NOI and exit in 3-5 years.
Gregory Schwartz How do you protect yourself from TCPA violations and Do Not Call List lawsuits
15 January 2025 | 5 replies
With the increasing number of lawsuits and penalties for TCPA violations, I'd like to cover my backside and remain compliant.How do you scrub your lists to ensure you’re not contacting people on the Do Not Call list?
Nicholas Perez 🏡 Investor Insight: Creative Financing with Asset Utilization 💡
30 January 2025 | 0 replies
.🔹 Example in Action:Rental income: $9,000PITI: $9,500 → DSCR <1 (not qualifying)Using $63,000 in assets → Adds $1,045 in incomeNew DSCR >1 → Higher LTV (80% instead of 75%)🔹 Why This Matters:✅ Helps investors qualify for better financing✅ Increases borrowing power and flexibility✅ Allows you to scale your portfolio fasterUnderstanding financing tools like this can be a game-changer for investors looking to maximize opportunities.
Christopher Hu First Rental Property listing questions
29 January 2025 | 5 replies
I recommend you do this annually to adjust for utility increases and other variables.
Deanna B. Is Real Estate a Better Bet Than Treasuries in 2025?
29 January 2025 | 3 replies
Properties like the Michigan complex offer a unique entry point, combining cash flow and significant upside potential.Immediate Cash FlowThis particular property is projected to deliver 6% annual cash flow from day one, already exceeding the yield of Treasuries.Value-Add RenovationsThe property includes hundreds of units that can be upgraded to Class A finishes, justifying rent increases.
Kyle Thomas Insights Needed: Growing Demand for Midterm Rentals in Portsmouth, VA
26 January 2025 | 0 replies
I love the flexibility they offer for traveling professionals, military families, or folks in between moves.My main questions:Have you noticed increased demand for midterm rentals in this area, particularly from military personnel at nearby bases or healthcare workers at local hospitals?
Dean Sexton New to real estate investing. Quick question
15 January 2025 | 3 replies
Washer/dryers are often abused, so there's the initial cost of purchase and the risk of increased repairs.
Basit Siddiqi Experienced SFH Investor: Next Steps?
21 January 2025 | 6 replies
Hello everyone, I am reaching out to the BP Community for suggestions.My Portfolio100% owner of 7 SFH PropertiesGP in about 30 SFH properties(of which I own somewhere between 25% to 50%)All but two properties are managed by a PM CompanyNet worth of the above is about $2,000,000 - $2,500,000My IssuesI have many SFH's - Which take up time(Currently spending time paying property tax and insurance, requesting quotes on insurance policies and overseeing the PM Company(approve rent increases, approve renovation projects, etc).They also take up head-space(having to remember property addresses, remembering when property taxes are due)(I have reminders/systems but something I would like to reduce)Goals1) Spend less time on Real Estate2) Free up head-space2) Make $240,000 annually from real estate(Which I think is not to hard if I can increase my net worth and can get an 8% return)Possible Solutions1) Sell all the SFH's and buy 4-Unit Properties to take advantage of conventional financing2) Sell all the SFH's and buy one large apartment complex3) Sell al the SFH's and invest in syndications4) Sell all the SFH's and purchase stock / bonds5) Continue to hold all the SFH's6) Any other suggestionsOther Considations1) Should I consider private notes?
Luis Fajardo New-home sales hit a high in 2024 with builders responding to market demands! Learn
27 January 2025 | 0 replies
That’s a 2.5% increase over 2023 and the strongest sales volume we’ve seen since 2021.