
12 February 2025 | 10 replies
At the end of the day, losing $10k is really not a lot in the grand scheme of real estate investing, and given the seeming high volatility of this market ($275k to $220k, presumably in a matter of months), and the generally high monthly cost of HML, I would get out quickly and think of the loss as the cost of education.At least in my area (Cincinnati, OH) I don't see the market dramatically improving even as we get into the spring buying season, and, honestly, I only see mortgage rates continuing to climb for the foreseeable future, taking more and more buyers out of the market.

20 February 2025 | 21 replies
@Iris Olivas Most local banks/credit unions can do this deal with lower fees and potentially rates than brokers.

10 February 2025 | 21 replies
I would not recommend them as their points and interest rates are so high it is extremely hard to find a deal that will work with the 0% down.

5 February 2025 | 5 replies
As a percentage closing cost as percentage goes down as value increases but we will 15X to account for closing costsNo cash flow per OP.2% market appreciation equated to 30% + 15% = 45% 3% market appreciation equates to 45% + 15% = 60%4% market appreciation equates to 60% + 15% = 75%Recognize in virtually all markets the cash flow increases with hold length especially if a fixed rate loan.

11 February 2025 | 1 reply
Another option is to estimate value based on potential income and market cap rates, which can give you an investor’s perspective.

9 February 2025 | 11 replies
Look at occupancy rates, average daily rates, and competition to understand the potential for success.Property Management: Consider how you'll manage the property remotely.

12 February 2025 | 1 reply
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8 February 2025 | 2 replies
If the landlord or their employee did the work themselves, they must include a description of the work, how long it took, and the hourly rate they charged.

19 February 2025 | 4 replies
Another alternative here could be refinancing although it is likely your rate is well below today's rates.This is not financial advice, I am not a lender... just sharing some insights that have been shared recently.

8 February 2025 | 7 replies
Charge the tenants a higher rent rate and include utilities with their rent.