
11 January 2025 | 31 replies
My personal experience tells me home owners in foreclosure are in complete denial and will try their best to dig themselves in as deep as they can.

30 December 2024 | 11 replies
So I can completely surrender the homeowners insurance right?

11 January 2025 | 49 replies
And the truth is, if the investment property was completely passive and you had zero connection with it, such as an arbitrary stock in a mutual fund, then I would agree not to get emotionally attached to any one investment.

29 December 2024 | 12 replies
Key Deal Points:Loan Amount: $88,000Lien Position: 1st position Purchase Price: $120,000Appraised Value: $250,000Interest Rate/Return: 11% annual returnTerm: 5-year balloon (meaning the entire principal and interest must be paid at the end of the term)LTV ratio: 35.2%---Licensed Lending company for contractsRMLO package completed on buyersServicing company for payment

30 December 2024 | 0 replies
Is it possible to sell or refinance one unit to pay the other off completely.

3 January 2025 | 3 replies
It can take a year or more to complete an ADU.

31 December 2024 | 0 replies
This 1925 bungalow was a true challenge, needing a complete rehab from top to bottom.

6 January 2025 | 8 replies
And as investors we should know this, but always anticipate higher costs and longer waits.EXAMPLE Breakdown of Costs:Plan Purchase: $1,500Permitting Fees: $2,500-7,500Site Preparation (grading, utilities, foundation): $20,000–$30,000ADUs require separate utility connections for water, electricity, and sewer but you can tap into existing utilities at the primary houseIn Raleigh you CANNOT split lots fee simple, so setting up completely separate utilities would not allow you to section off the ADU as of nowYour ADU must be on a permanent foundation (no wheels, no ability to move the structure)Construction (labor and materials): $100,000–$150,000Low-grade: $150–$180/sq ft averageMid-grade: $180–$220/sq ft averageHigh-end: $220–$250/sq ft averageLandscaping/Finishing Touches: $5,000Total Estimated Cost: $125,000–$200,000You could easily spend $200k+ with super end high finishes, custom designs, complicated sitework, adding a second story or more sqft, etc.

30 December 2024 | 1 reply
My name is James, and I have completed 6 fix & flip properties.

2 January 2025 | 32 replies
If, however, you are not specifically looking for me to be nice and would like me to be honest instead, I'll say that using tools like your app completely misses the point and should be avoided, outside of as a teaching tool.