Benjamin Bieber
Rent to Retirement
30 January 2025 | 2 replies
We also have many unique buyer incentives where an investor can get up to a 10% price reduction to come into immediate equity, or get that 10% as a cash back at closing to reduce your down payment and increase your ROI, or buy rates down into the low 4s on 30yr loans to maximize cash flow.
Shiloh Lundahl
Who else feels like the last two years you got punched in the face by Real Estate?
5 February 2025 | 5 replies
Matter of fact they should not reduce interest rates because that will fuel inflation.
Anil Shah
Using Agent Commission towards down payment for my own Investment Property
24 January 2025 | 10 replies
It is a new construction where they will not reduce the price in lieu of broker commission to keep their comps high.
Timothy Hilario
Real Estate Advice
28 January 2025 | 2 replies
You'll likely also reduce your cost of living by moving to a stabilized apartment.Depending on the cashflow and debt paydown, you can use this strategy until you've built enough equity to reinvest.On the other hand, getting into a multi-family after refinancing will also help you build substantial equity to rinse and repeat in the coming years.
Damon Diddit
Inheriting a problem tenant after closing
31 January 2025 | 8 replies
I know this is above and beyond what most municipalities require, but being fair will make the whole process easier.Additionally, a new landlord can reduce the 60-90-day notice by offering more moving assistance (cash and/or labor) if they move sooner rather than later.
Makan A Tabrizi
Nail/Screw Holes in Walls
22 January 2025 | 39 replies
We also tell them that we charge $25 per hole for TV mounts, shelves etc I think that $10 up-front investment has reduced the number of issues by probably 80%.Our walls are textured (sand textured in Milwaukee, orange peel textured in the western suburbs - yes, there is an actual dividing line), so we try to avoid the usual palm-sized patch and fill only the hole without making it bigger, so we can get away without texturing.
Deanna B.
Is Real Estate a Better Bet Than Treasuries in 2025?
29 January 2025 | 3 replies
Planned energy-efficient HVAC installations will replace outdated ceramic heaters, reducing tenant utility costs, lowering insurance premiums, and qualifying for utility reimbursement programs—a win-win for tenants and investors alike.Inflation HedgeReal estate is historically a strong hedge against inflation.
Bruce D. Kowal
Cost Segregation Studies: The Hidden Passive Activity Loss Trap 🏢
31 January 2025 | 7 replies
This could reduce your help lower your taxable income if the investment aligns with your lifestyle goals.
Jesse Brewer
How about a tax credit to HOME SELLERS to help the housing crisis
1 February 2025 | 2 replies
Encouraging property owners to sell these homes to renters could not only reduce housing costs but also revitalize communities, particularly in underserved areas, by fostering pride of ownership and long-term neighborhood investment.
David Oh
Profit Sharing Bonus for Property Mangement Staff
3 February 2025 | 12 replies
You could also reward staff for lease renewals, positive guest reviews, and reducing unnecessary expenses.