
20 February 2025 | 7 replies
All 3 duplexes were turn key?

8 February 2025 | 21 replies
OK now imagine you did it 10 times in a row and all 10 times it landed on "heads".

8 February 2025 | 3 replies
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20 February 2025 | 7 replies
My first house hack involved me living in an enclosed patio while renting out all of the 3 rooms of a townhouse which was extreme, but I would not have the portfolio I do today if I did not take that first step!

11 February 2025 | 5 replies
Quick question on those who have done seller financing:- Buying a 0.3 acre downtown fort lauderdale multi family, negotiated an around 1M price w lot of development rights, double lot. seller got it way back early 90s for pennies- got good credit 800+, w2 job etc put 40% down and mortgage bank offered 6.62% 30yr fixed (CF negative as this would make current rent roll not too much compared to the PITI)- property is in ok condition, needs 20-30k repairs which seller OKd, and all 3 tenants are month to month, pay bit under market but also ok- seller would like to do seller financing, interest only at 5.75%, 30yr amortization at 7yr balloon (CF would be positive) - id be paying some principal as well, just to grow some equity- buying this deal for the future development of the area (las olas, kushner broward crossing) so not really worried even if we overpay for it now, but never done creative finance as i always relied on a strong W2 job to get good loans but obv im used to 3% 30yr rates from covid times not this 6+ environment..Goal is to hold the property 3-5yrs, and then actually develop it or sell half the land / refinance, pull out HELOC if it appreciates.Questions:1) What does he know that i dont?

23 February 2025 | 2 replies
It all depends on how your agent is able to convey the reason of the contingency and negotiate with the listing agent (As listing agents, they want to mitigate risks for their clients as well).For Condos in the Bay Area, you could be exposed to higher risk because of the new SB326 Balcony Law.
20 February 2025 | 5 replies
Fix it.We eliminate as much landscaping as possible: we take out flower beds and most decorative features, ideally, lawn mowing is the only job tenants have to do, because we know that's all we can expect from most.

10 February 2025 | 4 replies
I’ve obtained all the necessary clearances except for the septic system.

8 February 2025 | 29 replies
What do you all think?