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Tomas Falcon 21 and want to get into the community
28 December 2024 | 7 replies
There are a bunch of great investors who are more than happy to share and network (including myself). 
Nathan Deutsch Excited to Start My Journey in Real Estate Investing!
27 December 2024 | 6 replies
Main benefits to this strategy include:- Low down payment options (as low as 3-5%)- Acquisition experience- Property management experienceThe NYC metro area has nearly 2,000 available 2-4 unit listings on the market.Other new investors consider the BRRRR Strategy.All the best to you on your journey!
Fed Finjap Reflecting on my first year house hacking a 3-flat in Chicago
2 January 2025 | 11 replies
Luckily, I did not include this unit in my underwriting when purchasing, so the survival of this property is not contingent on this situation.Continuing to optimize for management of the building when I move out, like moving everyone to online rent payments or adding remote accessible security cameras.Exploring opportunities to expand my portfolio—I've begun my hunt for my next 3 to 4-unit building to house hack, ideally in Lake View, North Center, or Ravenswood.This year taught me that real estate investing isn’t easy, but it’s undoubtedly worth it.
Gustavo Delgado why should we still invest in real estate?
4 January 2025 | 25 replies
If done right most of these gains are tax-free- $40K in equity capture (profit) with $20K out of pocket and 13% cash on cash thereafter (300%+ returns)- $24K of equity capture with $32K out of pocket and 36% cash on cash returns thereafter (75%+ returns)- $41K of equity capture with $27K out of pocket and 12% cash on cash returns thereafter (150%+ returns)None of the above numbers include loan pay-down or appreciation. 
Jason Malabute HAVE YOU INVESTED WITH BAM CAPITAL?
3 January 2025 | 42 replies
They want to put 75% leverage including interest only 3-4 year term loans on their acquisitions. $600M total potential acquisitions.
David Sam Cost segregation study recommendations
26 December 2024 | 7 replies
Here's an article with FAQs including the cost of a study.
Wilfredo Miron Pros & cons
26 December 2024 | 6 replies
Its pros include streamlined property tracking, access to owner data, automated direct mail campaigns, and team collaboration features.
Francesco Ponticelli What happened with the AirDNA calculator?
26 December 2024 | 4 replies
Is it not part of the included calculator anymore?
Jeff Skinner New Investor Ohio
1 January 2025 | 14 replies
that we’ve learned in our 24 years, managing almost 700 doors across the Metro Detroit area, including almost 100 S8 leases:Class A Properties:Cashflow vs Appreciation: Typically, 3-5 years for positive cashflow, but you get highest relative rent & value appreciation.Vacancy Est: Historically 10%, 5% the more recent norm.Tenant Pool: Majority will have FICO scores of 680+ (roughly 5% probability of default), zero evictions in last 7 years.Class B Properties:Cashflow vs Appreciation: Typically, decent amount of relative rent & value appreciation.Vacancy Est: Historically 10%, 5% should be applied only if proper research done to support.Tenant Pool: Majority will have FICO scores of 620-680 (around 10% probability of default), some blemishes, but should have no evictions in last 5 yearsClass C Properties:Cashflow vs Appreciation: Typically, high cashflow and at the lower end of relative rent & value appreciation.
Marshall Robins Creating Multi-family or Splitting lots for returns in California - SB 9
26 December 2024 | 3 replies
Affordable Housing Incentives -While SB 9 encourages new development, it also includes provisions to protect existing tenants and preserve affordability.