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Danielle K. How long once going live on Airbnb did you start getting steady bookings?
18 December 2024 | 12 replies
Not that it matters much now but we do a "coming soon" after renovation but before/during furniture. 
Christian Pichardo New Investor in TROUBLE - Carrying costs since April 2024
27 December 2024 | 34 replies
If the house has truly been renovated you should be able to get out with most of your money.
Kathy Yao Need help with a deal analysis
16 December 2024 | 4 replies
I’d just recommend reviewing the renovation requirements for the historic district since they can add time and cost, but the right team can help streamline the process.Good luck with the deal—sounds like a solid opportunity!
Yosef Sara Need Advice: Contractor Dispute Delaying Project Completion in River forest
17 December 2024 | 1 reply
Nearly two years ago, I purchased a single-family home in River Forest, USA, which required extensive renovations.
Jeff Hines How would you start investing if you had $150k???
17 December 2024 | 86 replies
I would then renovate, rent, and refinance.
Troy Boister EIN Corporate Credit / The Unknown Benefit
17 December 2024 | 0 replies
This is NOT Business Credit.By establishing a separate corporate credit profile on the EIN Number (separate from the business owner's SSN/FICO), investors can access substantial business credit lines, capital for property acquisitions, and renovation funds without personally guaranteeing the debt.This approach creates a powerful financial firewall between personal and business assets while potentially generating a significantly larger (ROI) through reduced interest rates, increased borrowing capacity, and the ability to scale investments more rapidly.The education gap surrounding EIN corporate credit means savvy investors who understand and implement this strategy can gain a significant competitive advantage.
Patrick Shep 1031 into Hard Money?
17 December 2024 | 2 replies
The “Big deals” are…You have to buy something you don’t already own, not pay off debt, renovate a home you own, or build on land you already own.You have to spend all the “cash” you receive.You have spend more than your net selling price.You can never receive or have control of the cash, you need a QI PRIOR to selling. 
Jacob Kurian Newbie FHA Loan
16 December 2024 | 5 replies
However, we typically use the FHA-203k loan because it involves a renovation, which I highly recommend if you are looking to really boost your equity and have the cost of the renovation wrapped into your loan with a VERY LOW AMOUNT OUT OF POCKET.I like the FHA loan, but honestly, the Fannie May Home Style is an even better product at this point because you just have to bring a bit more cash to the table 5% vs. 3.5% (w/ FHA), but you have a bit more flexibility.  
Yents Ybrimovic 203K loan new investor question
17 December 2024 | 16 replies
Hi @Yents Ybrimovic - I love the FHA 203k renovation, but to be honest I love the Fannie May HomeStyle renovation loan even more.As an investor and a general contractor, I have used both products here in Chicago!
Don Konipol Can Real Estate be Purchased Below REAL Market Value?
16 December 2024 | 7 replies
I do understand that market value becomes what has been paid for a deal but with minimal work and renovations my deals almost always significantly increase in value in the first 6 months.