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Nate McCarthy How to approach landlord about buying their rental?
13 January 2025 | 12 replies
Let them know how much you value their property and ask if they’ve ever considered selling it.
Sathya Priya Sampathkumar How do you decide on the location for rental investment with good cash flow?
6 January 2025 | 8 replies
I hadn't read the Baltimore story before...wow.Hi Sathiya, some thoughts: - attend in person meet ups in the Boston area to talk to other investors who buy locally and out of state to get their feedback and maybe consider looking within a 2 to 3 hour drive. - cash flow is difficult now with long term rentals even if you pick markets that have lower purchase prices than Boston.
Jorge Torres Excited to Connect and Learn!
6 January 2025 | 2 replies
Hi Jorge,It’s exciting that you’re considering a jump into 20+ units!
James E. Real Estate professional logbook example
1 February 2025 | 240 replies
If not, then consider consulting a good tax pro.
Brian Rocha Any experience with HMLs for the purchase only?
10 January 2025 | 21 replies
After that, they'll be able to help you consider different tactical options, e.g., funding.Two final thoughts, I'm all for being efficient, but you should think about the opportunity cost of tying up your own money in a single rehab, vs. using it to fund another simultaneous deal.
Nicholas Dillon Taking additional cash from a 1031 exhange
7 January 2025 | 3 replies
Or any amount of cash you take out from the exchange are considered to be profit. 
Geoff McFarlane Sell our home or rent it out?
20 January 2025 | 7 replies
This approach will allow you to focus on the financial benefits rather than the day-to-day operational tasks.Additionally, consider how this rental income will contribute to your overall financial picture.
Michael Challenger First Time (Potential Buyer) Seeking Advice on House Flipping in Charlotte, NC
7 January 2025 | 5 replies
If you’re considering leveraging hard money lending (HML) for this flip, it could be a strong alternative to traditional financing—especially since HML is quicker to secure and designed for investors aiming to flip properties fast.With HML, you’re typically looking at covering a significant portion of both purchase price and rehab costs, which keeps more of your cash free for other expenses or emergencies.
Abby Biter My Short Term Rental Barely Profitable
8 January 2025 | 11 replies
Considering your ADR is roughly $90-$130 USD - try PriceLabs.
Kyle McVay Looking for Property Management Rec.'s
20 January 2025 | 5 replies
If you do end up hiring sometime, I think Michael Smythe above, made some great points and things to consider.