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Joe S. Are second lings still a thing on investment properties?
21 November 2024 | 6 replies
It varies deal to deal, on one property maybe up to 65% LTV, but if you have more collateral the more likely they can make something work.For example, I've done numerous deals where we place a 2nd on 4-5 properties and the lender feels comfortable lending x amount of dollarsThese are very non traditional loans and no two will ever be the same.
Account Closed Tenants are escalating mold situation
19 November 2024 | 15 replies
Whether it's mold, COVID, or a non-paying renter, a quality PM acts quickly and decisively to protect people, property, and the landlord.If you feel the PM was negligent in their response, you can file a complaint with the state commission.
Keri Win New landlord: Need advice on apps to manage your property and lease agreements
19 November 2024 | 23 replies
Perform the same task in each app to ensure a fair comparison.Load a property with pictures and details.Market that property.See what your marketing looks like from the public's perspective.Submit a fake application to see how easy the process is.Run a credit/screening report on yourself.Enter a maintenance request, assign a vendor, and attach a fake invoice.Enter charges to the tenant's ledger.Enter recurring charges and automatic late fees.Sign documents electronically.Run owner reports.After testing a few apps, one should clearly stand out.
Renay Reese Open Carry, Concealed carry or no carry while do business
19 November 2024 | 111 replies
There are hundreds of videos on the internet of armed citizens stopping crime and the VAST, OVERWHELMING majority of them are untrained people that rarely - if ever - have shot a gun.
David N. TV Internet Cable
11 November 2024 | 19 replies
We just have internet streaming on all our TV's.They are a mixture of TCL, Insignia and the like.You will find that most Roku TV's are made by TCL or Hisense these days.
Loren Becker Assignment using a C.A.R purchase agreement
20 November 2024 | 20 replies
Anyone reading this thread should make it a point to read your state's real estate contract practice book or at minimum pull a list of all C.A.R. forms from the internet and read the title of each form and pick a few to read line by line to begin understanding the contract language. 
Jonathan Greene Why You Should Stop Talking About Quitting Your Job Before You Have Your 1st Property
26 November 2024 | 46 replies
Lending favors w2 employment.Self employed have; Non of the above. exactly my point if your going to be self employeed you need to make a bunch more than your salary with bene's.
Ryan Leake Navigating STR Loophole Tax Strategy: Success Stories and Cautionary Tales
18 November 2024 | 47 replies
It works like this:(1) Save up enough money for a down payment(2) Buy a single family home that you will Airbnb/VRBO(3) Ensure the “average period of customer use” is <=7 days(4) Materially participate (5) Cost segregate the property, resulting in large depreciation deductions(6) Use the losses from step 5 to offset your W2 incomeWhat makes this possible is that operating an STR is considered “non-passive.”
Tom LaRocque Higher deductible killed conventional and FHA - Now what?
16 November 2024 | 3 replies
My condo is an HOA that is suddenly non-warrantable for conventional financing.