
12 January 2025 | 23 replies
Be sure to do your due diligence and make sure the PMC is licensed (if required, it's not in all states) and insured.

6 January 2025 | 10 replies
@Helena Goyvaerts rate for a 30-year fix would be at least 8.5% with some points (1% of loan amount).Most DSR lenders have a minimum credit score requirement from the applicant.

12 January 2025 | 5 replies
Another note on construction cost, going vertical is very expensive now and would require have a great connect with a developer and a builder in the area.See what rents are in the area and run the numbers to ensure the rents will cover your costs and give you a solid return—using the 1% rule can help.

7 January 2025 | 5 replies
This way they can't claim ignorance.I would also require a move out inspection and make it the day after they are supposed to be moved out.

17 January 2025 | 20 replies
Multifamily properties do require more management overall and typically appeal to a smaller, investor-focused buyer pool.At my stage, I prefer small MFH over anything else because of the stronger cash flow, scalability, and the more forgiving capex compared to larger MFH, but the best option depends on your goals and strategy.

7 January 2025 | 24 replies
Florida's treatment of security deposits varies from many states in that it is required that a security deposit be kept in its own account in a Florida bank.

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.

9 January 2025 | 2 replies
From fluctuating interest rates to evolving buyer demand, navigating today’s market requires flexibility and strategy.Are you seeing more opportunities in flips, rentals, or commercial properties?

7 January 2025 | 2 replies
It was never required or nessecarily nessecary.

5 January 2025 | 5 replies
If it requires a mobile closing we use Michigan Investment Title because they willclose anywhere at no cost unless it's a ruralarea but downside is they require wires for everything which alot of title companies are starting to require anyways.