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Robert Schwenkler Prep time for bookings on VRBO?
29 July 2024 | 15 replies
I like Hospitable, but the ability to automate this one thing might be worth a switch if someone else offers it.
Connor McGinnis Raising rents after closing
29 July 2024 | 10 replies
But also, these tenants might inhibit your ability to push rents on the other units, since tenant junk on balconies, or broken down cars in parking lots, etc just paint a bad vibe for the whole property.If it is a "marginal" tenant, I would give them an aggressive increase.  
Breanna Green First 1031 Exchange - Looking at a variety of markets
29 July 2024 | 6 replies
Below is a comparison of average annual property insurance and property taxes for 5 states:Texas: average insurance: $2,536, property tax percentage of value: 1.68%New York: average insurance: $1,418, property tax percentage of value: 1.40%California: average insurance: $1,839, property tax percentage of value: 0.75%Nevada: average insurance: $1,144, property tax percentage of value: 0.59%Florida: average insurance: $2,207, property tax percentage of value: .91%To put these costs into perspective, below is a comparison of the annual cost for a $400,000 property.Texas: $2,536 + 1.68% x $400,000 ≈ $9,256New York: $1,418 + 1.40% x $400,000 ≈ $7,018California: $1,839 + .75% x $400,000 ≈ $4,839Nevada: $1,144 + .59% x $400,000 ≈ $3,504Florida: $2,207 + .91% x $400,000 ≈ $5,847Sources: Homeowners insurance, state average property taxesIndirect costs: Rent control is a hidden tax that may limit your ability to select the best tenant, remove a non-performing tenant, and increase rents enough to compensate for inflation.
Andrea Finkelstein Is this legal?
28 July 2024 | 7 replies
The good part is that they are giving tenants the ability to see things.
Kenneth Bell What do investors see as a solid LP return?
31 July 2024 | 20 replies
Because we are in house with our development deals I am not counting on someone else's ability to find a good development deal.
Michael Plaks GRAY area alert: deducting real estate education
30 July 2024 | 23 replies
It seems like the IRS is simply giving me as the organizer, or managing member the ability to choose one or the other scenarios, with either a clause in the operating agreement, or written on the Articles of incorporation/formation, or simply by a Members Resolution.
Ken Livingston Solar panels on a rental house?
29 July 2024 | 21 replies
You would then have to charge the tenants for electricity since they wont have a bill.
Tyler Gilbert Analysis of loan types for MF properties
28 July 2024 | 14 replies
I'll keep the FHA in mind as a potential second strategy though as capital will likely be a limiting factor in my ability to make deals, at least for the beginning of my career.
Account Closed What would you do? Potential renter with a felony.
1 August 2024 | 125 replies
either way, there is a  higher than usual risk of  your renters losing part of their incomes stream, impacting your ability to collect rent, and that's ignoring any other reservations you might have. 
Martina Pollard Seeking Advice on Purchasing Our Duplex & Investment Strategies
29 July 2024 | 3 replies
But your tenants should ultimately know that you control their ability to remain in that unit, so if they become too difficult -  you just let them know at the end of their lease you will not be offering a renewal if things don't improve - whatever the issues may be.