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16 October 2024 | 6 replies
Thanks for asking - it would be optimal to do in the Bay Area, but I don't think the housing prices allow for great cash flow.
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17 October 2024 | 7 replies
However, again, I will take your advice and heed your warnings by attempting to slow the scale and make sure our team and systems are optimal.
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17 October 2024 | 5 replies
Answering these questions thoroughly allows you to optimize your communication because, rather than casting a broad net and hoping something sticks (which is more or less the case with the method you were asking about), you target segments that have a natural affinity for your business.
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17 October 2024 | 19 replies
If you collect all the money on January 1st, you earn one month of rent in January, one month in February, etc.
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15 October 2024 | 4 replies
Sources:•Optimal Blue OBMMI•CME FedWatch Tool
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17 October 2024 | 5 replies
It won’t be OPTIMIZED for your situation.
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20 October 2024 | 19 replies
My goal is collect income from the property and I expect the value of the property to rise as well over the next few years.
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21 October 2024 | 25 replies
Also, focus on 2 years of job/income stability.Class D Properties:Cashflow vs Appreciation: Typically, all cashflow with little, maybe even negative, relative rent & value appreciationVacancy Est: 20%+ should be used to cover nonpayment, evictions & damages.Tenant Pool: majority will have FICO scores under 560 (almost 30% probability of default), little to no good tradelines, lots of collections & chargeoffs, recent evictions.
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19 October 2024 | 5 replies
Seller financing is very hard to get.Most seller has the intent of collecting all the money upfront for a new property.To entice the seller to accept a low down payment, agree to the purchase price without negotiating, cover the closing costs and if there are any commissions involved with brokers/agents.
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18 October 2024 | 0 replies
Would I be able to collect those seller credits, even after the purchase has been completed?