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Tyler Graber scale from 1 to 2?
21 January 2025 | 8 replies
Maybe an outside the box idea would be to try to force some equity by making some improvements in the house you live in.
Charles Aiello Eager to learn
21 January 2025 | 4 replies
Also, check out if there’s any new development or improvements happening nearby, as that can boost property values.
Kiryl Ulanovich Help me please to understand this
29 January 2025 | 2 replies
Take good notes, ask good questions and then, and only then, after you have completed a transaction and feel confident, should you ever try and venture off on your own.Think of it like this...... you can drive without car insurance. 
Brian Lubeck Help getting titles for trailers
14 January 2025 | 4 replies
I am sure he has come across this plenty of times.Hey Jonathan, I appreciate the vote of confidence, but I've only ever bought and sold trailers that come with the land, so I'm probably not the best person to ask.
Tenzapa Wakombe "It is easy to doubt everything when you know nothing" Intro Post
24 January 2025 | 12 replies
I feel like my "circle of people" really needs an expansion and improvement and I want someone with more experience in the field I want to be in to really help me gain myself to success!
Julio Gonzalez Cost Segregation Study on SFH in Iowa
22 January 2025 | 0 replies
Additionally, it can help maximize renovations and improvements.36.4% of the total depreciable basis was classified as 5-year class life.
Brad Roche FHA 203(k) vs. Fannie Mae Homestyle Renovation Loan
13 January 2025 | 5 replies
Here's how they break down:Fannie Mae HomestyleMinimum Down Payment: 3%-5% (Primary Residence) & 20% Down (Investment/Second Home)Credit Score: 620Minimum Loan Amount: $50,000Maximum Loan Amount: Per County Loan LimitsOccupancy Types: Primary Residence, Second Homes, and Investment PropertiesUnit Maximum: 4 UnitsAcceptable Renovations:-Structural Improvements (e.g., new roofing, foundation repairs)-Cosmetic Enhancements (e.g., new flooring, updated bathroom/kitchen fixtures)-Energy Efficiency Upgrades (e.g., solar panels)-Accessibility Modifications (e.g., ramps, widened doorways)-Luxury Items (e.g., pool)-LandscapingNot Acceptable Renovations:-Commercial Use (e.g., turning a residential property into a commercial property)-Temporary Structures-Non-Residential Buildings (e.g., barns, stables)FHA 203(k)Minimum Down Payment: 3.5%Minimum Credit Score: 620Minimum Loan Amount: $50,000Maximum Loan Amount: $524,225Occupancy Types: Primary Residence ONLYUnit Maximum: 4 UnitsAcceptable Renovations:-Structural Improvements/Reconstruction (e.g., adding rooms, bathrooms)-Cosmetic Enhancements-Eliminate Health and Safety Hazards-Energy Efficiency Improvements-Major Landscaping (e.g., grading, tree removal, adding walkways)Non-Acceptable Renovations:-Luxury Items-Commercial Use-Temporary Structures-Non-Residential BuildingsBoth of these renovation loans are similar in many ways, but the key differences are:1.
Franklin Perez Primary Home to Rental
30 January 2025 | 4 replies
From a tax perspective, you'll want to take what you paid for the property plus calculate the improvements you made to the property during your time of ownership.
Kendric Buford Multifamily Newbie - Tips & Feedback (Out of state/Ohio)
1 January 2025 | 12 replies
I did minor improvements to both of those, but unfortunately had to replace the roof on each (Flat roofs suck, lesson learned).
Drew Sygit Why are Newbies Using Invalid Investment Assumptions from 5+ Years Ago?
20 January 2025 | 14 replies
Most are being encouraged to buy Class B-minus rentals and below, but no one corrects them about their mistake of using Class A assumptions on these rentals:When a newbie gets smacked with reality via their losses, they then can only suck it up until time improves their mistake or dump at a loss.So, my question is, why can't we all do better and grow our industry with integrity?