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Dustin Wilkes Lender - Looking to network, learn and grow
6 February 2025 | 4 replies
The underwriting process is certainly more arduous than most acquisitions but through my personal experiences some of the lenders are far more knowledgeable about the requirements and make for a far easier process for both seller and buyer.
Paul Gutierrez Open Door Capital Funds
11 February 2025 | 31 replies
If you're an accredited investor able to meet the minimum commitment amount required by the fund, I have to imagine you have access to opportunities that are more favorable to you as an LP.
Monty Alston Need creative advice to pull equity out of my home ?
18 January 2025 | 15 replies
Credit is a factor as bad credit may limit options, or may have the lender require you to put 10 or 20 years of taxes and insurance into escrow. 
Raymond Kalonji Are My Screening Criteria Unrealistic for Section 8
30 January 2025 | 5 replies
While having high standards is important, it's worth considering that many Section 8 tenants might not meet requirements like a 640 credit score or $90,000 in household income.
Neil Narayan 2024’s hottest ZIP codes and hidden gems
27 January 2025 | 9 replies
If you don't, this is an advertisement of what to avoid.
Clarase Mika What Makes Germany a Prime Market for U.S. Buyers?
24 January 2025 | 1 reply
Long-term tenants provide consistent income and fewer turnovers.3.Long-Term Growth: Germany’s real estate market avoids the volatility seen in other countries.
Natasha Rooney Fideicomisos VS. Mexican Corporation for STR in Mexico
29 January 2025 | 3 replies
Quote from @Pamela Rivas: Hi Natasha,Here are some key points to consider about setting up a Mexican corporation:Setup Costs: $1,500–$3,000 USDOngoing Costs: $1,000–$2,000 USD/year (accounting and tax filings)Benefits: Tax deductions for expenses like maintenance, repairs, and managementBest for: Multiple properties or income-generating investmentsWhile a corporation is ideal for managing multiple properties, it’s NOT required to obtain an RFC.
Heath D Wallace Adding a person & 2 cats to lease agreement
19 February 2025 | 27 replies
You should require the new person to apply, pass your screening, and sign the lease.
Ivan Castanon I need to change strategies. What should I do?
3 February 2025 | 47 replies
Deduct NEW property taxes after you buyDeduct home insurance costsDeduct maintenance percentage, typically 10%Deduct vacancy+tenant nonperformance percentage(we recommend 5% for Class A, 10% Class B, 20% Class C, good luck with Class D)Deduct whatever dollar/percentage of cashflow you wantNow, what you have left over is the amount for debt service.Enter it into a mortgage calculator, with current interest rate for an investment property, to determine your maximum mortgage amount.Divide the mortgage amount by either 75% or 80%, depending on the required down payment percentage - this is your tentative price to offer.If the property needs repairs, you'll want to deduct 110%-120% of the estimated repairs from this amount.Be sure to also research the ARV and make sure it's 10-20% higher than your tentative purchase price.As long as the ARV checks out, this is the purchase price to offer.It is probably significantly below the asking price.
Naveen kumar Vadlamudi Moving out - Primary home Rent vs Sell ?
6 February 2025 | 2 replies
You can use this property to hedge any others that you add that may only cover themselves, or require supplement until they are paid off.HOWEVER, if you have decided that your goal is to use Real Estate as a stepping stone to build wealth by upgrading the property you hold each time (condo to house, house to 4-plex, 4-plex to 8 unit, etc) then I think you are right to sell now while you think the property is at the top of it's appreciation.It will be hard for anyone on BP to tell you what to do as we don't know your goal.You are right.