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Andrew Thomas 19-Year-Old Real Estate Agent in Rochester, NY, Looking to Start Investing.
11 February 2025 | 29 replies
It has had higher appreciation than nearby towns since the pandemic and you should be cash flow neutral or slightly positive day one as a long-term rental with a 20% downpayment.Note that zillow and other websites greatly understate your property taxes. 
Carsyn Childress Are wholesalers using BiggerPockets?
29 January 2025 | 18 replies
Is BP a hot spot for high volume wholesalers?
John ONeill What Makes a Contractor Truly Great? Let’s Chat!
18 January 2025 | 2 replies
I also like contractors that have packets that allow you to pick out the stuff that you want to use for that project, which reduces the quality control process..
Adam Michel First Time Buyer - Off-Market Inheritance Deal
10 February 2025 | 3 replies
Just a different takeNow this is not to sayPS - those houses that were priced way too high and languish?
Marcos De la Cruz Anyone have experience with Section 8?
19 February 2025 | 32 replies
Some general pros v cons - I'm sure other people will provide other insights as wellPros: -Above market rents- Monthly rent payment on time that you don't have to worry about or chase anyone down for (if full pay)- No shortage of tenants depending on your standards - Tenants are incentivized to not trash/destroy the unit, otherwise they'll lose their voucher (Yearly inspections made by local S8 inspectors to keep everyone honest- Rental payouts are normally adjusted 1-2 times a year to keep up with market rentsCons:- May take a little while to get onboarded - dealing with local govt can always take longer than expected   - Generally won't have a super high credit score (to be expected given it's the govt paying for rent)- Each unit will need to be inspected and meet a certain living standard in order to be approved for fundingYou'll want to make sure you work with a property manager who has extensive experience in working with S8. 
Pat Murtha Wanting Develop Rental Cabins in Hocking Hills, Ohio -
4 February 2025 | 7 replies
another issue it is about 18 months wait to get a Cabin started due to high demand for builder.  
Diana Mulvihill Debating 7 vs. 9 Guests for My STR’s Peak Season to Pay Off Startup Debt
12 February 2025 | 17 replies
If they have an occupancy of 9, is the nightly rate high enough that it would make sense? 
Chris Seveney The Tech Revolution in Real Estate Lending: Are We Overlooking the Basics?
28 January 2025 | 5 replies
You also need UX, support, quality, a million other things.
Amy Konopka CPA Reducing Schedule C Depreciation amount from 19K to 1,622?
2 March 2025 | 12 replies
Especially since I made it clear up front I'd like to keep my depreciation line high for addbacks.  
Daniel Cacho Wishing nothing but blessings to everyone
24 January 2025 | 2 replies
These qualities are far more valuable than the numbers in your bank account.7.Set clear goals.