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22 November 2024 | 13 replies
Given that this website invented the term "house hack," it's only appropriate that BP as a business pull off an "office hack" - and btw, yes, the financing is better for owner operated offices, as well) that blunts much of the risk.We all know folks that purchased lots of SFRs in the aftermath of 2008, I also know some folks that purchased offices in the aftermath of 2008.
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18 November 2024 | 8 replies
Test the waters with the sponsor for 3-5 years as they hold the properties in the DST, then decide if you want to align with them as a part of your long estate plan.Last (and best) recommendation: Ask your broker what the funds from operations (FFO) ratio is.
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20 November 2024 | 17 replies
I have several single-family homes here locally, operating as short-term rentals and long-term rentals.
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20 November 2024 | 12 replies
Would you be open to a quick zoom / phone call so I can ask a few more questions on how you run your operation?
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19 November 2024 | 5 replies
It also is helpful to have a California LLC in case you ever sell that property and move into another state so that you do not need to form a new LLC altogether with new operating agreement, just re-register in the new state as a new foreign LLC.
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13 November 2024 | 0 replies
This joint approach ensured a seamless process from purchase to renovation and resale.
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11 December 2024 | 101 replies
Much lower operating costs;3.
26 November 2024 | 3 replies
For BP readers in NC (or other trustee states), get to know the trustees that operate in your county of choice, then periodically look for upcoming sales.
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19 November 2024 | 1 reply
Here's a breakdown to my best knowledge Real Estate Investment Trusts are companies that own, operate, or finance income-producing real estate.
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18 November 2024 | 9 replies
Operations- tenants refusals, either cull them before they get to you by requiring autopay as an example, document on their application why you refused them, make sure your facilities are maintained properly and no safety hazards exist, etcLLC.