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Brody Trott New Real Estate Investor
4 January 2025 | 9 replies
Brandon Turner's Rental Property Investing book is an excellent primer to understanding the happy path for purchasing a property - however in this market it really comes down to having bulletproof assumptions on rents/taxes/R&M/etc. as with rates as high as they are/inventory as low as it is, there is less cushion in your returns if you analyze properties with bad assumptions.
Ryan S. Advice on Specific Performance for Breach of Real Estate Contract
26 January 2025 | 43 replies
And yes I have done one in 50 years in the industry.Facts:1. purchase contract and gave 50k up front to bring tax's current. 2. it was all cash no contingencies.3. seller just goes dark no response to anything.4.
Iliana Herrman Guidance for an Eager BP Newbie
3 January 2025 | 5 replies
You have to adjust your expectations to match current reality, which includes higher mortgage rates, higher prices, more expensive taxes and insurance, more competition, etc.
Erin Helle One month left in 2024 - What are your Goals!
23 December 2024 | 20 replies
I am in a similar boat...A goal I have for 2025 is to pay off a mortgage (my highest interest is 4.5% and I owe $180K on it).
Luis Marin Sell or Rent How do we identify what is best for us?
4 January 2025 | 5 replies
. ==== Projected Income ====**Off Season**-$4,000/Month Rent Period: September - May (7 Months) Projected Income: $28,000**Summer 1**-$8,000/Week Rent Period: June (4 Weeks)Projected Income: $32,000**Summer 2**-$8,500/WeekRent Period: July-September (12 Weeks) Projected Income: $102,000**Optional** (Basement Apartment)-$2,000/Month -Rent Period: Year Round Projected Income: $24,000TOTAL PROJECTED INCOME: $186,000 ==== Operating Cost ====-Mortgage: $84,000 ($7,000/Month) -Utilities: $36,200Gas $6,000 ($500/Month) Electricity $6,000 ($500/Month) Internet $2,400 ($200/Month) Garbage $5,000 (Estimate) Pool $4,000 ($250/Week)Landscaping: $4,000 -Mowing: $2,400 ($150/Week)  -Clean Ups: $1,600 (Spring & Fall)-Weekly Turnovers: $8,800 ($550/Week)==== Legal Cost ====Summer Rental Fee: $20,100 (15% of $134K)Sandwich Rental Tax: $6,855 (15% of $45,700) NET PROFFIT: $38,845.00
Tanner King Analyzing a House Hack (First time buyer)
6 January 2025 | 13 replies
Compare this to your total monthly costs, including mortgage, insurance, taxes, vacancy and maintenance.
David Morovitz Sunrise Capital or Wellings Capital - MHP investment
30 December 2024 | 7 replies
It’s stable cashflow and long term appreciation and tons of accelerated bonus depreciation on taxes. like most anything in real estate it’s a long term play. 
Albert Hepp Are you seeing Flat Fee Buyer Agents in your market?
3 January 2025 | 26 replies
The article also fails to mention that overall transaction costs can actually be higher in countries where commissions are lower because the agent plays a different role, and due to needing to pay a lawyer for paperwork that agents complete here as part of their job (called a solicitor in Britain) plus VAT taxes and other closing costs need to factored in on top of the sales commissions, which we don't have here, overall costs can actually be higher even if commissions are lower. 
Makani Donaldson STR in Hawaii
8 January 2025 | 10 replies
Aloha @Daniel Kam - most of Kakaako has a 180 day rental minimum, so if you haven't checked with your building association, I recommend you verify what the minimum rental period is for your building.If you are allowed to rent for less than 180 days, you will then need to apply for a GET license, and well as TAT/OTAT and pay the appropriate taxes on a regular basis.  
Dennis Bragg Emerging Real Estate Investment options in 2025
30 December 2024 | 6 replies
A colleague recently closed on a 12-unit property in San Antonio and shared that a 6.8% cap rate, combined with lower property taxes, made it a no-brainer.