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John Balzowski Have a few properties, don't know what to do next.
24 June 2024 | 21 replies
Then pursue a refinance to pull out your renovation costs, or sell when the market allows a larger spread between costs and selling price.The key is finding the right markets and deals that make economic sense for your flipping model.
Deonte Hill Contractor and Materials Selection
21 June 2024 | 5 replies
BRRRR you can keep it more economical.
Brian Bradley Asset Protection for Real Estate Investors
23 June 2024 | 105 replies
Asset Protection works by taking away the economic incentive for somebody and their attorney to sue you.
Frank Barletta Houston: F the Weather but invest anyways.
18 June 2024 | 0 replies
While opinions may vary, I rely on data to help drive real estate decisions and planning.Key ConsiderationsEducational Attainment: 77008 boasts higher numbers of residents with bachelor's (12,241) and master's degrees (5,739) compared to 77063.Demographics: 77063 has a higher percentage of foreign-born residents (41.02%) which typically indicates a strong rental market and with 76.86% renter-occupied versus 32.60% in 77008.Economic Factors: Median income in 77008 is $140,609 with a low unemployment rate of 3.37%, whereas 77063 shows lower median income ($51,899), higher unemployment (9.99%), and more families below the poverty level (16.51%), which may indicate economic diversity but also potential rental payment risks​​.Age Distribution: 77008 has more middle-aged residents (35-54) [8970 compared to 6,115] and a slightly higher proportion of young adults (25-34) compared to 77063 but both are popular with younger adults suggesting strong rental markets equally exist.
Fred Haas Allow me to introduce myself, Central Texas Sustainable Developer
20 June 2024 | 2 replies
I stopped for a while to do life coaching and energy work, and then I met a guy who was a broker that wanted to get more into the development side so we teamed up with his dad, a lawyer, and started up.As things have progressed, I am now finding lots of deals, and as it turns out, the guy I am working with is not really delivering the investors like he said he could/would so I am learning that part of the process now too as most of my deals sit quietly on the sidelines.
James Samsing Energy Efficient Mortgages
16 June 2024 | 1 reply
Has anyone worked with a lender who has actually closed an FHA, VA or Conventional Energy Efficient Mortgage?
Olivier Colson Real Estate Growth strategy - need advise
21 June 2024 | 21 replies
Plan for Economic Downturns- Emergency Fund: Maintain a cash reserve to cover unexpected expenses and vacancies.- Diversification: Diversify your investments to reduce risk, including different geographic locations and property types.Your excellent credit score, lack of personal debt, and existing portfolio put you in a strong position to expand.
Cory J Thornton What are the potential effects of "Phantom Debt?"
20 June 2024 | 2 replies
This debt type would throw economic projections for economists and increase the risk of lending for lenders.Phantom Debt is created when a consumer chooses the Buy Now Pay Later (payment plan) option when making online purchases.These types of payments are not currently reported to any credit agencies as debt which is why they have been given the term "phantom."
Richard B. Charter Financial note business?
19 June 2024 | 3 replies
I did purchase the course about a year ago but quite honestly it's just been sitting around collecting dust because I really didn't want to invest my time and energy into something like this that I wasn't 100% confident about.
Hamidou Keita Newbie with questions about other newbies experience in Detroit real estate market
19 June 2024 | 11 replies
Certainly this is not the case for everyone but a cautionary tale nonetheless-especially being out of State.My CPA is referring this investor to me because he knows I like the Lansing, MI area where prices are similar but taxes are lower, labor cost lower, and lots of economic development because it is the State capital.To your success!