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12 December 2024 | 6 replies
I’m also a long term equity guy, so just having tenant pay my mortgage is enough of a deal in current climate.On the positive rents are very high for this area and even this time of year when normally I’d see no leads for an open unit I’m seeing 1-2 a week for unit we’re remodeling.Good luck in the search and congrats for doing it yourself.
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10 December 2024 | 1 reply
Quote from @Melanie Baldridge: The tax benefits of bonus depreciation can lead to massive savings but losses won’t help one bit if you can’t use them.Before you buy a cost seg, you need to know the rules:Tax all starts with the types of income.1.
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10 December 2024 | 3 replies
We had a few hiccups with the timing of contractors on site and it lead to a 4 to 6 week delay.
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17 December 2024 | 42 replies
Likely leads to more success.The purchase and sale contract for purchasing a note and security instrument (mortgage/deed of trust) is not the same as real property.
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29 December 2024 | 253 replies
Hallelujah hallelujah.. lol - I'm going to follow your lead really soon my friend.
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9 December 2024 | 6 replies
Over 1 month with 124 Zillow potential tenant contacts, the property manager report showed no leads from Zillow and couldn't find tenants.
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11 December 2024 | 6 replies
This shock factor often leads them to question what other elements of the house may need updating, even if the paint is a relatively easy fix.
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6 December 2024 | 4 replies
The interesting part, this is the income generated from two tiny homes (on wheels) on the property.
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7 December 2024 | 8 replies
So here is what I do:1 - Get buyer criteria for what they are looking for (exact criteria)2 - Go source that criteria using data provider3 - Scrub the list and plan a marketing campaign around it (i.e) > Direct Mail > Cold Call > SMS > Online Ads > Social Media, etc4 - Once I get inbound leads coming in.
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17 December 2024 | 13 replies
Investing in your education through reputable sources, even if you don’t go for high-priced mentorships, can lead to better long-term success in the real estate market.Engaging with local real estate investment groups or seeking out affordable continuing education programs can be great starting points.The road to success does not have a shortcut....