
16 October 2024 | 22 replies
If accepted then you gotta hope your financing doesn't take too long or fall apart altogether, and then you have to pray your contractor does a swell job cause that is about as good as a coin flip, and then you need to make a wish that your exit is one timely and two at the price you suspected.Bottom line is, it is hard to set up a network built with pieces from 3 - 4 different verticals within the industry.

11 October 2024 | 2 replies
IREM President Libby Ekre, CPM, shares five essential things to look for:Licenses & Certifications – Ensure the firm has certifications like CPM or ARM, guaranteeing adherence to industry standards.Regional Experience – Local market knowledge is crucial, especially for properties in smaller cities.Property Type Expertise – Match the company’s strengths with your specific property type for better management.Company Culture – Look for a firm that values customer service and team management.

11 October 2024 | 5 replies
I have tried to find potential syndicators by literally tracking down who bought apartments that I see clearly have new owners... but in each case, to date, the new owner appears to not be open to outside investors (and so far no local outfits), so that's not working out.Kurt, due to my industry expertise, I have a very wide network, and work with hundreds of syndicators nationwide.

10 October 2024 | 8 replies
But, if they don't have some sort of formal training/experience within the industry hiring them is a terrible idea (from what I've heard).Just to put this into perspective, all of our bookkeepers are U.S.

6 October 2024 | 1 reply
Training Programs: Establish ongoing training and development for staff to ensure they are up to date on industry trends and operational best practices.

11 October 2024 | 17 replies
It is just the industry and honestly people in general they do not know how to budget or make there money last. ( Isn't it something like 60-70% of people live paycheck to paycheck?)
10 October 2024 | 0 replies
Here are a few common mistakes startups make when purchasing an investment property:They calculate expected annual gross income based on 100% occupancy rates.Poor property management results in tenant turnover.High vacancy rates cause lost rent.The local rental sector is experiencing a downturn.High maintenance or repair costs eat into profits.Getting rental rate wrong—either not charging enough or charging too much.Before selling your rental property, it’s crucial to determine the reasons for lost rental income.

7 October 2024 | 9 replies
The market has softened as a result of higher prices and higher interest rates.Jobs in the zip code are mainly in the services sector, including retail, hotels, restaurants and entertainment and some light manufacturing.

10 October 2024 | 2 replies
The heirs can choose to hold their shares and receive dividends or sell them.Passive: Allows investors to trade an actively managed real estate asset for a passive investment in an Operating Company that is typically run by an institutional asset management firm.Consistent Income: Operating Partnerships can issue dividends or distributions so that the investor has cash flow.Portfolio Diversification: Enables the investor to achieve diversification across geography, industry, tenant and asset class in an Operating Partnership structure.

11 October 2024 | 7 replies
NOT an industry norm and a sign they don't really know what they are doing as this opens them to several liability issues.