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Tove Fox Residential vs. Commercial Real Estate Investing?
5 January 2025 | 13 replies
@Tove Fox - Residential Real Estate InvestingPros:Lower Entry Costs: Easier to get started with less capital required.High Demand: People always need homes, making demand relatively stable.Easier Financing: Mortgages are generally easier to secure with favorable terms.Simplicity: Easier to understand and manage, especially for beginners.Flexibility: You can use it as a personal residence or rent it out.Cons:Tenant Turnover: More frequent turnover leads to vacancy and more management.Lower Cash Flow: Income potential can be modest compared to commercial properties.Emotional Buyers: Residential prices can be influenced by emotions, leading to price volatility.Maintenance Burden: Landlords often deal with repairs and maintenance, which can be time-consuming.Commercial Real Estate InvestingPros:Higher Income Potential: Stronger cash flow and higher returns are common.Long-Term Leases: Tenants often sign longer leases (3-10 years), reducing vacancy risk.Professional Tenants: Business tenants tend to take better care of the property.Valuation Based on Income: Prices are based on the income the property generates, not market emotions.Shared Costs: Tenants often cover property expenses like taxes, insurance, and maintenance (via triple-net leases).Cons:High Entry Costs: Requires more capital or partnerships to get started.Complex Management: More expertise is needed; you may need a professional property manager.Economic Sensitivity: Commercial properties are more sensitive to economic conditions.Challenging Financing: Securing financing can be harder, with stricter terms and higher interest rates.Zoning and Legalities: More complex regulations compared to residential properties.Key Differences:Risk: Residential tends to be lower risk, while commercial offers higher rewards but with greater risk.Management: Residential is easier for DIY investors, while commercial properties usually require a team.Scalability: Commercial properties are easier to scale, offering more potential for significant cash flow increases.
Mike Sfera When to get a property manager
16 January 2025 | 26 replies
Some people are growth-minded, which means they are willing to help for a low cost, or not much compensation knowing that the more conversations they have will lead to more clients.
Jorge Abreu 📅 Critical Dates: Timing is Everything
6 January 2025 | 2 replies
These tasks often have long lead times and can cause delays if not addressed promptly.
Rene Hosman What do you consider a "good" cash flow for a property in 2024?
7 January 2025 | 22 replies
What if you're a cardiologist with no debt and making $250,000 annually?
Brady Morgan Securities Based Lending for Low Interest Rate
17 January 2025 | 19 replies
Once I work with will even go to 90CLTV, but they lend on very strict asset classes.Another family office I work with lends debt based on SBLOC. 
Nathan Noorlun Recommend Property Manager in Sacramento CA
4 January 2025 | 5 replies
This also leads owners to ASSUME simpler is better when it comes to management contracts.
Garry Lawrence 19-Year-Old Closing on First Rental Property – Seeking Advice!
11 January 2025 | 12 replies
Being "boy wonder" can lead to ego and pride definitely comes before the fall. 2) Irrelevant.
Christopher Lynch How To Start a Syndication ?
10 January 2025 | 9 replies
Yes, most syndications have the leads put substantial money in to start the thing.
Guillermo Perez Seller finance question
7 January 2025 | 5 replies
if it is a BRRRR you'd pay the seller off when you refinanced into long term debt, either conventional or DSCR.i don't know anything about the location, market, etc. but if it needs a 40K rehab, you need to push the purchase price even lower than 140K, or it will not work as a BRRRR. 
Adam Macias Wholesaling as it is today will be a thing of the past.
12 January 2025 | 8 replies
I’m also glad the FCC is cracking down on robocalls for lead generation; it forces people to commit to real prospecting instead of cutting corners.Over the years, I’ve run a solid brokerage team, training agents and now I help people get into wholesaling.