Michael Baum
Fed cuts rates by .5%
9 November 2024 | 87 replies
I would rather have it be more like early 2001. 07-09 did suck but we also purchased 6 houses for under 100k and we learned from that period so with cash on hand I wouldn't mind it.
Thomas McPherson
Common Mistakes in a BRRRR
1 November 2024 | 5 replies
A property may look good on paper in terms of appreciation but might not generate enough cash flow to cover expenses and build long-term wealth.Not Having a Backup Plan:If something goes wrong in any phase, such as a longer vacancy period or higher renovation costs, it can disrupt the whole strategy.
Raghavendra Jakkani
Leasing to my own LLC and then to a tenant
30 October 2024 | 9 replies
This rental income flows to you as personal income, and the LLC can deduct the rent expense, which can help with tax efficiency.
Sharad Bagri
How to structure a partnership for real estate deal
31 October 2024 | 12 replies
Work with an attorney or CPA for tax-efficient entity structuring.2.
David Georgeson
Who Is Responsible For Damage Caused By Squatters
30 October 2024 | 15 replies
Not checking the property periodically such that a squatter was living there long enough to require court action to eject them.
Jason Boring
Contractor getting into value-add real estate investing
31 October 2024 | 8 replies
I have nearly $100k to invest but would like to use it in a way that multiplies it and doesn't tie it up for long periods of time.
Brett Jurgens
Zillow ads climate risk insights, but too many people are ignoring the data
6 November 2024 | 54 replies
I think a free market would sort this kind of thing in a very efficient manner.
Mark Esperti
Surplus Insurance Line for Student Rentals
30 October 2024 | 5 replies
Such as extended periods of vacancy between semesters...I have a MTR that is close to a university campus and my current tenants are students, but they also passed all the usual tenant screening in the same way that I've rented to other mid-term tenants in the past.
Tyler Humphrey
College Student Starting a Real Estate Journey with Upcoming 18-Month Job Rotation
31 October 2024 | 5 replies
For 18 months, my company will have me rotating between Houston, TX; Midland, TX; Oklahoma City, OK; and Pittsburgh, PA, covering both my housing and car expenses.Goals & Investment Strategy:My goal is to save aggressively over this period to build a strong financial foundation for real estate investing.
Jake Andronico
Why is my rental not renting?
29 October 2024 | 0 replies
We've heard this question a decent amount recently, and I'm assuming that it's Nationwide due to the stats below: 2024 is the most apartment units completed in a single year since 1987.We're definitely no longer in the days of throwing up 3 blurry photos, pushing rents, and having 5-10 applications within a 3 day period (COVID era).