Cameron K.
Seeking Feedback: Market Rent Research Platform
27 January 2025 | 1 reply
Hi everyone,Last week, I was pulling rent comps to prepare renewal offers using my typical process: starting on Ręntometēr or Rēntcast for a rough idea of recently removed comps, then manually researching on platforms like Zillow, Apartments.com, and Facebook Marketplace.
Joshua Alcantara
Finding Sellers with Messy Titles in Real Estate Wholesaling
26 January 2025 | 6 replies
There is typically one or more heir that feel he or she deserves more then all the other heirs because the took care of auntie or uncle and hires an attorney to contest the probate.
Erica Allen
Beach House (pocket listing?)
23 January 2025 | 2 replies
I have a property on the barrier island that I do not want to list on MLS but I am interested in connecting with realtors or investors who typically sell or buy pocket listings and may be interested in this property.
Sino U.
Inspection: What to check for duplex
21 January 2025 | 5 replies
Typically, we are shooting for top of foundation to be 24 inches higher than the road and at least 36 inches above the bottom of the drainage.
Peter H Derry
Charleston Market Updates 1/21/2025
21 January 2025 | 1 reply
The average home value stands at $562,718, marking a 5.1% year-over-year rise, and homes typically go pending in approximately 30 days.
Melanie Baldridge
My opinion: 401K VS RE
22 January 2025 | 8 replies
Quote from @Melanie Baldridge: Why I like investing in real estate more than 401(k)s.Both offer tax deferrals, but here's the difference:If you're making pre-tax contributions to your 401(k), then withdrawals = ordinary income tax.With real estate gains, you're paying capital gains tax (which is typically lower).Plus, RE investors get:1.
Jim Lynch
Minimum "boxes to check" for tenant screening, assuming you are self-managing
30 January 2025 | 5 replies
@Jim LynchSome typical minimum tenant screening requirements look like the following, but it depends on your market:-Renter has a gross monthly income of 3x more than the monthly rent-Minimum credit score of 650-Renter must have no prior evictions-No felons (or other notable criminal history)There are a number of different tenant screening softwares out there such as Zillow Rental Manager, TransUnion SmartMove, etc.Be sure to complete an employment verification by contacting the renter's employer and confirm the details they shared with you, landlord verification (if they have a previous landlord), credit check, and background check.
Cosmo DePinto
Section 8 and DSSCR Loans
29 January 2025 | 5 replies
Typically lenders will use the total rent being collect or the market rent given on your appraisal, which ever is lower.
Robby Sanchez
Communication within the GP team
24 January 2025 | 2 replies
How many GPs are typically on a deal?
Martti Eckert
Long Distance BRRRR in Ohio
17 January 2025 | 22 replies
In my experience, a successful BRRRR typically comes down to two main things: finding a good deal and managing an efficient renovation.