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25 October 2024 | 13 replies
A DSCR of 1.25 or higher is usually required.Property Appraisal: A professional appraisal to determine the property's value and income potential.Business Plan: Lenders may require a detailed business plan outlining your strategy for managing and profiting from the property.Experience: Demonstrating your experience with smaller multifamily properties can be beneficial.
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23 October 2024 | 11 replies
My mom is concerned and said she can hire a professional company to do more tests if necessary.
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24 October 2024 | 2 replies
The commission paid greatly outweighs having to go back on the market and potentially getting less than you listed it for the first time.Some individual markets are better for this than others, but if you have an agent with a great strategy on the list side (professional photos, staging advice, etc) and you pair that with listing the property at a low price; you increase your chances dramatically of getting a bidding war and not only offsetting the commission but potentially making more than originally planned.
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23 October 2024 | 0 replies
Did you work with any real estate professionals (agents, lenders, etc.) that you'd recommend to others?
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23 October 2024 | 15 replies
Readers should seek professional advice.
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23 October 2024 | 2 replies
I’m excited to connect and share insights with other real estate professionals and investors!
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23 October 2024 | 0 replies
Did you work with any real estate professionals (agents, lenders, etc.) that you'd recommend to others?
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23 October 2024 | 1 reply
Did you work with any real estate professionals (agents, lenders, etc.) that you'd recommend to others?
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24 October 2024 | 19 replies
Most professionals will recommend a separate LLC for every $1 million in assets but I don't think that's necessary.
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26 October 2024 | 11 replies
I've paid for professional photography before.