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Casey Wilson Advice on strong Detroit Metro areas for rental property investing
29 January 2025 | 6 replies
One thing I’d stress is the significant difference between Detroit proper and the surrounding metro areas.
Eric Smith 1031 exchange with a related party
7 February 2025 | 6 replies
However, purchasing the replacement property from an estate where your mother-in-law is the executor and other heirs are your wife's aunts and cousins raises potential related-party concerns under Section 1031(f).The IRS generally prohibits 1031 exchanges between related parties unless both the buyer and seller hold their respective properties for at least two years after the exchange.To stay compliant and avoid disqualification, ensure:The estate sells the property directly before any distributions to heirs.You hold the replacement property for at least two years.The transaction is conducted at fair market value with no prearranged agreements.Given the IRS scrutiny of related-party 1031 exchanges, consult a qualified CPA or 1031 exchange accommodator to structure the deal properly and avoid potential capital gains tax liabilities.This post does not create a CPA-Client relationship.
Sara T. Can I make amendment to the lease that I inherited from previous landlord?
7 February 2025 | 3 replies
Depending on your states statutes and because they are on a month to month, give the proper notification that xxxx change will take affect starting 30,60,90 days from now. 
Maranda Tucker Realtor-Only Showings vs Hybrid Models
5 February 2025 | 6 replies
In just the past week, I've had to deny six applications from agent-led showings because the agents didn’t conduct proper due diligence upfront.
Sabian Ripplinger should i use hard money to grow quicker
23 January 2025 | 7 replies
Just know them going in so that you can properly budget.
Melissa Sejour How do you research the best areas to invest in?
6 February 2025 | 12 replies
Sources for insurance and property taxes: Insurance - ValuePenguin, State Property Tax Rates - Rocket Mortgage.
Agatha Simmons Advice for newbie. Evicting Sec8 tenant
28 January 2025 | 16 replies
If there are lease violations, mention them-you not having a key to access the unit WITH proper notice or in case of emergency is one of them.I'd also tell the tenant that they are clearly not happy there, so finding a new place is in their best interest as well and as they have several months, they should have lots of options.
Jonathan Worrell Mentoring and Advice
13 January 2025 | 3 replies
Seller financing is a good way to start if you are looking to sell to your current tenants, other than that, you will need to run into a proper plan why you will need that and how long will it take you?
Ivan Castanon I need to change strategies. What should I do?
3 February 2025 | 47 replies
Deduct NEW property taxes after you buyDeduct home insurance costsDeduct maintenance percentage, typically 10%Deduct vacancy+tenant nonperformance percentage(we recommend 5% for Class A, 10% Class B, 20% Class C, good luck with Class D)Deduct whatever dollar/percentage of cashflow you wantNow, what you have left over is the amount for debt service.Enter it into a mortgage calculator, with current interest rate for an investment property, to determine your maximum mortgage amount.Divide the mortgage amount by either 75% or 80%, depending on the required down payment percentage - this is your tentative price to offer.If the property needs repairs, you'll want to deduct 110%-120% of the estimated repairs from this amount.Be sure to also research the ARV and make sure it's 10-20% higher than your tentative purchase price.As long as the ARV checks out, this is the purchase price to offer.It is probably significantly below the asking price.
Pat McQuillan MFH in Woonsocket, RI
28 January 2025 | 2 replies
Like Matthew said just properly screen tenants.