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Karen DiNapoli Real Estate Taxes
1 October 2024 | 5 replies
Just make sure to factor the taxes into your cash flow analysis.
Liliana Gala Funding first flip
3 October 2024 | 15 replies
I would say the biggest factor though would be scalability.
Colton Kotylo Getting Out of The Contract
6 October 2024 | 49 replies
I read it 3 times to make sure I hadn't missed something,Integrity is not in this person.
Juergen Weitkuhn Confused in Wisconsin
29 September 2024 | 6 replies
As someone who started buying with buy and holds back in 2005 and didn’t start wholesaling until 2013 I believe wholesalers who operate in integrity and with character bring a lot of value to sellers and buyers in the market.however Having the resources to be able to close  on deals and then if we want wholesale them has been invaluable to our business. 
Stuart Udis Don't let the cheerleaders drown out sound advice
4 October 2024 | 16 replies
See the chart from Fair Isaac Company (FICO) below: FICO Score Pct of Population Default Probability 800 or more 13.00% 1.00% 750-799 27.00% 1.00% 700-749 18.00% 4.40% 650-699 15.00% 8.90% 600-649 12.00% 15.80% 550-599 8.00% 22.50% 500-549 5.00% 28.40% Less than 499 2.00% 41.00% Source: Fair Isaac CompanyAccording to this chart, investors should use corresponding vacancy+tenant-nonperformance factors of approximately 5% for Class A rentals, 10% for Class B and 20% for Class C.To address Class C payment challenges, many industry "experts" are now selling programs to newbie investors about how Section 8 tenants are the cure.
Michael Dallas Young New Investor
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.
Joseph Scorese Brand Awareness vs Lead Generation in the Real Estate Industry
29 September 2024 | 0 replies
Measurement: Brand awareness is harder to quantify directly in terms of sales, but lead generation can be tied to specific sales metrics.Balancing Both in Real Estate: Integrated Approach: A combination of both is crucial.
Matthew Mclean Can I lower my rate?
1 October 2024 | 7 replies
Hard to know exactly for you depends on a number of factors.
Wei Jie Yang How to dip your toes into Commercial properties?
30 September 2024 | 7 replies
Here are 2 key factors to prepare yourself for your entrance into commercial realm:1.
Daniel Afonso Starting Capital for Real Estate Investment
3 October 2024 | 15 replies
Consider factors of what the property will need though if needs work (account for that, do an inspection, have contractors give you a bid on what all could or needs to be done).