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Gregory L. Rent to preserve 2.5% mortgage
3 February 2025 | 4 replies
Or we gradually perform high-quality updates for a live-in flip, then roll the equity into a new home.Regarding rental income, we aim to boost income, lower our effective tax rate by generating more low tax-drag income with rental income (since there’s not much we can do to lower out W2 tax bills) and have retirement cash flow.To compare the financial impact over 10-20 years, we want to analyze renting versus flipping.
Dave Gabruk Maximizing ROI Through Smart Architectural Design
3 February 2025 | 0 replies
This, in turn, allows for higher rental rates or quicker sales, directly impacting the ROI.I could remember when an investor purchased an old, three-story commercial building at  a bustling downtown area.
Chelsea DiLuzio New Member - Newbie Investor
22 February 2025 | 23 replies
Don't be suckered into buying cheap properties - unelss you know exactly what you are getting into.Here's some copy & paste advice that applies to just about any Midwest rental market:--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Recommend you first figure out the property Class you want to invest in, THEN figure out the corresponding location to invest in.Property Class will typically dictate the Class of tenant you get, which greatly IMPACTS rental income stability and property maintenance/damage by tenants.If you apply Class A assumptions to a Class B or C purchase, your expectations won’t be met and it may be a financial disaster.If you buy/renovate a property in Class D area to Class A standards, what quality of tenant will you get?
Tom Grieshammer Manufactured Duplex Rental
21 February 2025 | 6 replies
And I don't think anyone else will be able to get a loan if you decide to sell it in the future - which obviously impacts its value.Yes, you can do Conventional, FHA, VA, and USDA loans to purchase existing or new manufactured homes. 
Garrett Brown This ONE Change Can Boost Your Airbnb Ranking
20 February 2025 | 33 replies
The algorithm scans keywords in your listing description and even the alt text of your photos to determine relevance.For example:A picture of a game room could land in the "Play" category if the photo’s alt text is labeled something like: “Amazing game room with ping pong and pool table.”A picture of a beautiful view of land with the alt text being “Beautiful view of the countryside”Your photos can do more than look good—they can strategically get your listing into multiple categories by including targeted alt-text descriptions.The more categories you rank in, the more visibility your listing gets, leading to more clicks and higher rankings in Airbnb search results.Testing and Improving Your CTROnce your photos are optimized, it’s time to test their impact.
Tiffany Alfaro 3D scanning & virtual tours
1 February 2025 | 0 replies
Hey everyone, I've been working with 3D virtual tours and wanted to start a discussion on how they impact real estate marketing.
Rosette Poole Quick Introduction - New to Bigger Pockets
10 February 2025 | 12 replies
@Rosette PooleRecommend you first figure out the property Class you want to invest in, THEN figure out the corresponding location to invest in.Property Class will typically dictate the Class of tenant you get, which greatly IMPACTS rental income stability and property maintenance/damage by tenants.If you apply Class A assumptions to a Class B or C purchase, your expectations won’t be met and it may be a financial disaster.If you buy/renovate a property in Class D area to Class A standards, what quality of tenant will you get?
Kyle Fronckowiak Seeking Advise on creative loan structure
11 February 2025 | 6 replies
So it would be best for him to first understand how this would impact his taxes and estate planning then structure the sale based on that.
Gp G. listing of the rental not in fmls no responses
17 February 2025 | 5 replies
Many renters search by property type, so misclassification can definitely impact visibility.FMLS (First Multiple Listing Service) is typically more relevant for home sales than rentals, though some PMs use it for extra exposure.
Charlotte Wilson Calculating 1% Rule
22 February 2025 | 6 replies
It assumes the property is Class A - which not a lot of investors are acquiring these days.Here's some copy & paste info about property classes:_____________________________________________________________________________Recommend you first figure out the property Class you want to invest in, THEN figure out the corresponding location to invest in.Property Class will typically dictate the Class of tenant you get, which greatly IMPACTS rental income stability and property maintenance/damage by tenants.If you apply Class A assumptions to a Class B or C purchase, your expectations won’t be met and it may be a financial disaster.If you buy/renovate a property in Class D area to Class A standards, what quality of tenant will you get?