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Larry Bailey New kid on the block
17 January 2025 | 4 replies
I currently work with investors who are looking to begin their portfolio in turn-key real estate and manage for them on the back end so they can still enjoy their everyday lives while having a resident in place paying down their loans. 
Luis Cerwin How long should I give my PM to Rent a Unit before changing PM?
20 January 2025 | 14 replies
Ask them to update your photos and put your best foot forward.If the market is doing well and your PM is marketing poorly, then you have a case for complaint and/or moving to a new manager.
Jennifer Fernéz Help with this deal!
18 January 2025 | 10 replies
A scenario like that would likely result in getting your entire investment back upon refi and also a nice cash-flowing rental to manage.   
Thomas Youngman Property Investment in Portugal
19 January 2025 | 269 replies
Do you have a property management company you use? 
Axel Scaggs Subject To deal while in underwriting for personal investment property
8 February 2025 | 10 replies
Have yourself own an interest in the LLC, and have another entity you control own an interest and be the manager.  
Erick Pena Advice Needed: Identifying "Good Deals" in Real Estate Investing
20 January 2025 | 14 replies
Quote from @Erick Pena: A "good" rental property is one that covers all expenses (mortgage, taxes, insurance, maintenance, property management fees, and any other costs) and still leave a surplus (commonly referred to as cash flow).Calculate cash flow as: Cash Flow = Rental Income − Operating Expenses − DebtThere's much more to it, but that's the basic idea.
Giovanni Magana First Post, New member but Old Listener
20 January 2025 | 12 replies
Build a strong team, including agents, lenders, and property managers, and use tools like the BiggerPockets calculator to analyze deals.
Pamela Rivas Can foreigners buy Real Estate in Mexico? Legal process explained!
23 January 2025 | 5 replies
This means you can sell, lease, or pass on the property as you see fit, just like any other property owner.Full Ownership RightsYou have the same rights as a Mexican property owner, including the ability to sell, lease, transfer, or mortgage the propertyLegal SecurityThe Bank Trust is a well-established legal mechanism in Mexico, ensuring your investment is secure and protected under Mexican law.Renewable TermsThe trust is set up for 50 years and can be renewed indefinitely, allowing you and future generations to maintain control over the property.Estate PlanningThe trust makes it easier to pass the property on to heirs, simplifying the inheritance process and reducing potential legal complications.Although the process might initially seem complex, it is entirely managed and supervised by a reputable banking entity.
Robert Kemp How to Structure a Partnership
9 January 2025 | 6 replies
I am the boots on the ground, managing the property and doing everything in between.
Brett Coultas New member introduction and host financial question
21 January 2025 | 8 replies
that we’ve learned in our 24 years, managing almost 700 doors across the Metro Detroit area, including almost 100 S8 leases:Class A Properties:Cashflow vs Appreciation: Typically, 3-5 years for positive cashflow, but you get highest relative rent & value appreciation.Vacancy Est: Historically 10%, 5% the more recent norm.Tenant Pool: Majority will have FICO scores of 680+ (roughly 5% probability of default), zero evictions in last 7 years.Class B Properties:Cashflow vs Appreciation: Typically, decent amount of relative rent & value appreciation.Vacancy Est: Historically 10%, 5% should be applied only if proper research done to support.Tenant Pool: Majority will have FICO scores of 620-680 (around 10% probability of default), some blemishes, but should have no evictions in last 5 yearsClass C Properties:Cashflow vs Appreciation: Typically, high cashflow and at the lower end of relative rent & value appreciation.