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Nick Henry Appreciation or Cash Flow Focus When Starting Out
3 February 2025 | 32 replies
If you have any questions or want to learn more about how we help clients all over the world that are looking to be passive investors then we should set up a call to discuss.Good luck as you start this exciting journey!
Josh Ball Unique STR ideas/feedback
14 January 2025 | 18 replies
Being a remote location might already limit client base.
Emily Gowen When to sell vs hold rental properties that have appreciated?
25 January 2025 | 14 replies
It also offers a chance to shift into something more passive, reducing the hands-on management that seems to be more of a hassle now that you’ve moved.That said, the rental income potential from your properties is worth noting, but there’s a limit to how much you can boost your cash flow, especially after already making significant upgrades.
Ken M. Creative Financing and Some Things To Know
13 January 2025 | 1 reply
My humble advice to anyone attempting to do creative finance is:Creative finance is for experienced investors who have access to capital if anything goes wrong.Learn the lawsDon't use a contract "off the internet", laws vary by state and are also regulated on a federal levelLearn the financing techniques correctlyDon’t skip parts of the processDon’t ever do a “kitchen table” closingUse the proper deedAn attorney can help you with the legal work, but the rest you are on your ownYour guru will not bail you out“Investing” in someone else’s deal by providing a small 2nd loan so the “investor” can pay for “cash to the seller” and for “closing costs” so he can do the deal is a very bad planKnow what problems can ariseLearn the responses and solutions to problems before they are neededKnow everything there is to know about Title and what that meansKnow who a "protected class" individual isLearn the "back doors"Learn human natureUnderstand timelinesUnderstand regulation enforcement (some of these "mistakes" have a 10 year statue of limitations ( they can charge you 10 years AFTER you do the transaction) and carry hefty fines and possible imprisonmentThe court doesn't accept "I didn't know" for an answer"Know that the source of the lead plays a serious role in some states and federallyKnow how much of a "profit" pushes the boundaries to invite an investigationYou can be sued by the seller if you don’t do things correctlyYou are automatically at fault if an investigator or attorney or regulator gets involved.
Zachary Kotiadis *Using an FHA loan, can I move during the first year?*
17 January 2025 | 9 replies
HUD 4000.1 (I believe) is the latest HUD handbook and it goes over all requirements for originating the loan, including but not limited to occupancy requirements and exemptions.FHA occupancy : "At least one Borrower must occupy the Property within 60 Days of signing the security instrument and intend to continue occupancy for at least one year."
Nick Hulme Home Improvement vs Investment Properties
16 January 2025 | 5 replies
I think having a balanced budget would be ideal where you allocate money into buying another property and money set aside for renovations.
Ananth Subramanian Post eviction: Collecting Judgment amount
16 January 2025 | 8 replies
Most credit collection agencies are limited to sending demand letter for an initial fee of $200 to $240.
Griffin Brenseke Sell or hold an investment property (4.75% rate)
13 January 2025 | 7 replies
If this is your only property or your reserves are limited, holding onto a low-cash-flow property might not be the best move.
Jacob Hrip Best financing options for a first time investor?
9 January 2025 | 9 replies
Most will go to 80% of the value of your property, some limit to 70% max.
Christina B. Long term: keeping an eye on the RealPage lawsuit
13 January 2025 | 4 replies
I don't trust them and it so much more reliable to take a few minutes and look at your real competition to set pricing.