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Ruth Lyons Inspectors killed my deal -- 3 times, Any advice?
23 May 2024 | 52 replies
We had issues where they backed out because the water was brown (old supply lines) but it was only brown because the property was vacant and it isn't a real issue, mostly a street side problem.
Forest Wu How to find offmarket syndication opportunities with great GPs/operators?
22 May 2024 | 74 replies
BREIT by blackstone is private, not publicly traded, and is only sold by blackstone chosen financial advisors, it has 4 different class shares and most have huge load fees (1.5-3.5%) and yearly AUM fees (1.25%), and if you sell <12 months from any share purchase they charge you an exit fee of 2% of NAV price , so be careful with that oneI've invested in many syndications for passivity/market beating returns/tax benefits currency debasement running at 15% a year since GFC(2008), (ie M2 money supply growth) so you have to get >15% just to tread water in USA now
Adam Baker Kitchen Cabinets???
20 May 2024 | 21 replies
From my experience, HD Supply Home Improvement Solutions was considerably inexpensive compared to anywhere, even Lowes and Home Depot.
Bob Stevens sec 8nswers It's not that complicated folks
21 May 2024 | 48 replies
You have 30 days (in most states) NO NEVER supply appliances (OH you do not have to) Why?
Roman A Sandler What markets are still worth investing in?
20 May 2024 | 4 replies
In the Reno, NV market prices are continuing to rise because there is still a shortage of housing supply and there are very few building start. 
Sean Bramble Anyone done a "Morby Method" deal? Zero down creative strategy
23 May 2024 | 35 replies
(The rail that supplies the high voltage to power a train on an electric railway.)I'm not even sure where to start – first I am not an attorney, I didn’t attend law school, I “Lived” Law (experience) It’s not theoretical to me. ;-)I’ve only done Creative Finance Deals.
Ariel Tobi Is it normal that PM gets 13% of all repairs and rehab?
22 May 2024 | 30 replies
Here's a PARTIAL list:Office rentComputers, printers & softwareInternet & phone billOffice furnitureOffice supplies: paper, postage, ink, etc.Office liability insuranceAuto expenses: monthly payment, insurance, gas, maintenance, registration/plate feesBroker license fees: annual, monthly board & MLS fees, continuing education fees, E&O insuranceEquipment: lockboxes, signs, etc.Payroll & payroll taxesBusiness income tax preparation and paymentsLabor: answering phones, calling past due tenants, scheduling tours, taking marketing pics, processing those pics, writing ads, researching rent amounts, posting ads, explaining to owners how rent determined & showing where ad posted, opening & processing mail, posting payments, bank deposits, scanning documents & posting to owner & tenant portals, explaining accounting to owners so they understand their monthly statements, taking pics/videos of repairs, finding reputable handymen and contractors, confirming they're properly licensed & insured and tracking annually, verifying repairs done properly, processing invoices for utility bills, repairs, taxes, city inspections, scheduling periodic property evaluations/inspections with tenants that don't want strangers in their homes, explaining to owners why taking so long, and more & more & more...
Dean Carter I'm looking to invest in raw land
19 May 2024 | 13 replies
wherever you are looking for land I'd argue it's a bad strategy unless you are buying for pennies on the dollar. where I'm at in columbus ohio there is a 12 months supply of land on the market so it's a buyer's market. unless the market is a seller's market which can be established with a real estate agent (less than 6 months supply on the market, and really I'd say 3 months), then I'd avoid this strategy 
Frank Barletta Forget flipping in the NorthEast.. Welcome to Fayetteville, NC
20 May 2024 | 5 replies
Properties that can be quickly renovated and put back on the market are likely to capture this existing demand.28305 though experiencing a slight decline in inventory, saw an increase in sales, particularly in larger homes, suggesting that despite lower availability, demand remains robust.Potential Saturation Challenges: Despite a surge in single-family home permits, areas like 28303 and 28304 may grapple with market saturation, necessitating strategic flipping approaches to navigate fluctuations in supply and demand.Recommendations:Emphasize nimble, smaller-scale flips in areas like 28303 and 28304 to mitigate risks associated with potential market saturation.Average Sale TimeZipApr 2023Apr 2024CHANGE2830156 Days30 Days-47.00%2830361 Days33 Days-45.80%2830450 Days17 Days-64.80%2830576 Days39 Days-48.30%2830672 Days30 Days-57.70%2831169 Days34 Days-49.90%28312124 Days51 Days-58.80%2831451 Days23 Days-55.00%28303: Focus on 2 to 3-bedroom houses, as these are currently experiencing robust growth in sales prices and demand.
Troy Parker Professional Painter or DIY?
20 May 2024 | 32 replies
Supply paint, pizza and beer and you should save about 4 grand but results may vary.Another option is just to paint the areas that look the worst and attempt to match existing paint colors--this is usually what I do if anything at all.