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Jay Hinrichs what is the fastest you have ever gotten title work or title report back
21 December 2024 | 10 replies
Typically, we see it take several days except in PA because of the promothonotery or whatever its called for taxes in PA.  
Marc Shin Inside mount or outside mount blinds?
14 December 2024 | 11 replies
I buy Levolor brand blinds from Lowes, which cuts them to order while you wait. https://www.lowes.com/pd/LEVOLOR-Trim-Go-1-in-Cordless-White...
Arif Gungorur Lands from Repository List
18 December 2024 | 4 replies
But properties typically end up in the repository list for a reason.
Deborah Walgren Historic Inn Purchase/Reno Help and Questions
20 December 2024 | 2 replies
Is it a typical inn/bed and breakfast setup with all the rooms inside of a main house? 
Marshall Robins How often does your Property Manager suggest/advise income opportunities?
18 December 2024 | 9 replies
One of the best times to implement value add is when there is turnover so that is typically when the owners hear from us.
Harrison Jones Building a Long-Term Affordable Housing Strategy
31 December 2024 | 20 replies
Thank you for the feedback—it’s clear this discussion has helped me better articulate my goals and address the disconnect between my vision and the typical investor mindset.
Michael Nguyen New investor....Should I buy single or multi-family?
23 December 2024 | 14 replies
Multifamily properties do require more management overall and typically appeal to a smaller, investor-focused buyer pool.At the end of the day, you can be successful in both asset classes and they go hand-in-hand.
Justin Jefferson Can someone guide me through the first step of analysis
22 December 2024 | 8 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.
Peter W. Housing Hacking with Second Home Mortgages
20 December 2024 | 5 replies
Renting out the property for less than 180 days in the first year is typically one of those conditions, as you've mentioned.
Jeff Shaver Need Advice on how to best use my equity.
23 December 2024 | 15 replies
Just ensure the new property aligns with your financial goals and cash flow expectations.After completing a 1031 exchange, you typically don’t have to wait long to do a cash-out refinance.