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3 October 2024 | 9 replies
My company operates as both a brokerage and a property management firm, so we have access to deals that don’t always hit the open market.
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1 October 2024 | 14 replies
Depending on your address you may fall into the city's jurisdiction which only allows short term rentals for 90days or less in a calendar year, or the unincorporated part of the county which does not have the restriction.
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30 September 2024 | 8 replies
Otherwise you will be restricted to DCSR or hard money loans and have to bring 20-25% down.
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4 October 2024 | 13 replies
They did not request anything needed, and the home was not advertised as ADA accessible upon their move in.
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2 October 2024 | 13 replies
Real estate investing can be a great idea for several reasons:Potential for Appreciation: Over time, properties often increase in value, allowing investors to build wealth through appreciation.Passive Income: Rental properties can provide a steady stream of passive income, helping to cover expenses and generate cash flow.Tax Benefits: Real estate investors may benefit from various tax deductions, such as mortgage interest, property taxes, and depreciation.Inflation Hedge: Real estate tends to keep pace with or outpace inflation, making it a good hedge against rising costs.Leverage Opportunities: Investors can use financing to purchase properties, allowing them to control larger assets with less capital upfront.Portfolio Diversification: Real estate adds diversification to an investment portfolio, potentially reducing overall risk.Tangible Asset: Unlike stocks or bonds, real estate is a physical asset that you can see and manage, providing a sense of security.Control Over Investment: Investors can influence property value and income through renovations, management decisions, and property improvements.Building Equity: As you pay down a mortgage, you build equity in the property, which can be accessed later through refinancing or selling.Community Impact: Investing in real estate can contribute to community development and improvement, positively impacting neighborhoods.These factors make real estate investing an appealing option for many people looking to grow their wealth and secure their financial future.It really comes down to investing in a growing market, in a good neighborhood & building a great team to support you.
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30 September 2024 | 8 replies
Are there any restrictions, etc.Looking for some general feedback on the area!
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2 October 2024 | 5 replies
This is such an awesome story to hear, and I really admire the way that you are looking at your coaching program from the perspective of how you can help others and do what you love, while keeping the program accessible and affordable.
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4 October 2024 | 35 replies
This time he, the investigator, showed me a door on the second floor was not secured, missing a handle, etc which was the case during renovation, but very hard to access if you had a ladder, and two windows that had old style brackets were not secured.
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4 October 2024 | 6 replies
With your boyfriend working for a builder/investor, you might have access to some insider opportunities.Working with your boyfriend’s expertise and connections is a huge advantage, especially for managing upgrades and potentially cutting costs on labor or materials.The $45K Home: Keeping the inherited property with the $45k balance as-is until Year 3 is a wise decision.
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2 October 2024 | 9 replies
And as my target tenants are traveling and may not always have access to a larger computer screen that is something I will look into prior to the next tenant.Good luck, and thank you so much for the information.