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Coty B Lunn Managing Investment Properties: With or Without a Property Manager
18 May 2024 | 2 replies
Let's explore some effective approaches for managing investment properties:With a Property Manager:Screening and Selecting Tenants: Entrust your property manager to handle tenant screening, background checks, and selection, ensuring reliable renters for your investment.Rent Collection: Property managers can ensure timely rent collection and handle any late payments or lease violations professionally.Maintenance and Repairs: Delegate routine maintenance tasks and repairs to your property manager, who can coordinate with contractors and vendors to keep your property in top condition.Tenant Relations: Property managers serve as the primary point of contact for tenants, addressing their concerns and ensuring a positive rental experience.Lease Enforcement and Evictions: Trust your property manager to enforce lease terms and handle the eviction process if necessary, following legal procedures.Financial Management: Property managers can handle financial tasks such as budgeting, accounting, and financial reporting, providing you with regular updates on property performance.Without a Property Manager:Self-Management: Take on the responsibility of managing the property yourself, handling tasks such as advertising vacancies, screening tenants, and collecting rent.Outsourcing Specific Tasks: While not hiring a full-time property manager, consider outsourcing tasks like maintenance and repairs to trusted contractors or service providers.Utilizing Technology: Leverage property management software and online platforms to streamline processes such as rent collection, lease management, and maintenance requests.Establishing Clear Policies: Set clear policies and procedures for tenants regarding rent payments, maintenance requests, and lease terms to minimize conflicts and misunderstandings.Regular Inspections: Conduct regular inspections of the property to identify maintenance issues or lease violations early on and address them promptly.Building Relationships: Maintain open communication and positive relationships with tenants to foster a sense of community and encourage better care of the property.Whether you choose to hire a property manager or manage the property yourself, effective communication, attention to detail, and a proactive approach to property management are key to maximizing returns and maintaining the value of your investment.
Paul Elston Moving to North Carolina
18 May 2024 | 13 replies
Here are some and considerationsTo select the neighborhood that best suits your requirements and tastes, investigate the individual neighborhoods within each area.If you currently have children or want to have children in the future, research school districts.Because traffic and transportation infrastructure might differ, take into consideration your preferred method of transportation.It might be beneficial to visit each location, look about communities, and get a sense of the neighborhood before making a selection.
Christian Anderson Looking for helpful advice/insight. Beginner here!
18 May 2024 | 14 replies
My suggestion would be to select someone with the most forum posts or most reviews.
Ryan Johnston Long Term Rental Property Better to Re-Rent or Sell?
16 May 2024 | 0 replies
Overview:Address: 3960 Pleasant Shade Dr, Atlanta GA 30340 (Have owned for since Nov 2016 and depreciating)Details: 3 bed 2.5 bath 1,847 square feet (None of the photos online are current)Principal Owed: $232,000Mortgage Rate: 3.375%Monthly Payment: $2,010 + $250 for landscaping and pest controlCurrent Rent $2,450 a monthProjected New Rent: $2,750-$3,000 a monthPotential sales price $450-500k. 
Kevin D. How do you build a team as a beginner out of state investor?
20 May 2024 | 35 replies
My suggestion would be to select someone with the most forum posts or most reviews.
David Chwaszczewski Setting up a eQRP vs. SDIRA
21 May 2024 | 138 replies
If-and-when applicable to a sale, the tax rate that applies is the far lower cap gains rate, not trust rates.The key factor in selecting a tax-sheltered self-directed retirement account is UBIT.
Stephanie Cortez W-2 Exit strategy
18 May 2024 | 19 replies
LLC s selection I believe makes it a pass through entity meaning once tax return however I would run this by an attorney or your cpa as I am neither. 
Jason Weng Need good and responsive property manager
16 May 2024 | 6 replies
To avoid going through the same poor experience, keep reading.Even if someone gives you a referral here, do NOT make the mistake of assuming that the PMC will meet your expectations, just because they met the expectations of the referral source.In our experience, the #1 mistake owners make when selecting a Property Management Company (PMC) is ASSUMING instead of CONFIRMING.It's often a case of not doing enough research, as they don't know what they don't know!
Kevin S. Question on Checkbook IRA
17 May 2024 | 13 replies
I cannot invest in RE in those selected states with that custodian?
Suzanne Reinbold Recommendations for property management company in Kent County Michigan
16 May 2024 | 9 replies
To avoid going through the same poor experience, keep reading.Even if someone gives you a referral here, do NOT make the mistake of assuming that the PMC will meet your expectations, just because they met the expectations of the referral source.In our experience, the #1 mistake owners make when selecting a Property Management Company (PMC) is ASSUMING instead of CONFIRMING.It's often a case of not doing enough research, as they don't know what they don't know!