A $50K investment from a psychiatrist who has no idea what they are doing but wants the "freedom" "low risk" and "generational wealth" the GP promises comes with zero power over the syndicator in an incredible lopsided distribution of power not available from most other sources of capital. 2) Ability to Charge WAY more in fees: A naive accredited investor with little experience in private investments will fork over fees like: - 2.5% acquisition fee- High Management fees (2-5% of rents) - 2.5% disposition fee- 1-2.5% refinance fee- 20-30% carried interestThe fees that many of these social media influencers charge would get them laughed out of the room by any family office or private equity shop.

But given our tribe's tendency to skirt the rules and believe in the magical powers of "I will just tell the IRS..." - it's a slippery slope. 

that's the most powerful way to start. period.and there is absolutely nothing wrong with saving - most people can't even do that! 

There is nothing that ruins a business relationship quicker than poor communication and unexpected fees.Some PMs add a flat fee or a percentage on top of maintenance bills.

In 2 years, I have bought 7 houses, 8 doors total- and have now unexpectedly had to replace 2 HVAC units.

Here’s my takeThere’s obviously a big difference in “unexpected” expenses between a property in which just had a gut renovation including roof, all operating systems, siding, etc., and a older property that someone slapped a coat of paint on.  

AI-powered platforms can be a useful tool to manage the routine tasks of a landlord such as collecting rent, tenant screening, maintenance requests and tenant communications.

The real test will come when the Fed begins to cut rates, as indicated for later this year, making it a challenging market for both parties.”Clare Losey, ABoR’s housing economist, recently said, “From the buyer’s standpoint, there are a number of advantages and disadvantages…The biggest headwind to them are higher mortgage rates and the decline in purchasing power.”Here are the full stats for Austin and the greater metro:Here’s a chart showing the median sales price of a single-family home in the City of Austin for the first half of 2024:The median sales price for a single-family home in June 2024 was up roughly 16% from the beginning of the year.

11DefineConsult an interior designer12PlanCreate project plan (timelines, key dates, who to contact)13PlanCreate budget and brainstorm financing options14PlanSecure financing15BuildGet permits and licenseses16BuildGet water/electricity/power hookups set up17BuildPrepare for build (e.g. lay foundation)18BuildBuy structure19BuildBuild and remodel structure (insulation, electric, siding, etc.)20BuildBuild out interior design (e.g. paint, decorate, etc.) and buy appliances/decor21BuildBuild out lawn and landscape22BuildFinalize the exterior of the building (e.g. paint and fixtures)23MarketTake photos24MarketCreate listing25MarketCreate websiteThanks!

However, I also see the power of the location and also my understanding is that oceanfront properties have appreciated significantly faster than non-oceanfront.