Jaren Taylor
New to Apartment Investing
27 January 2025 | 4 replies
We are new so funds are very limited, is there a process you guys use to make sure legalities are set up right, and can they charge on the close of the deal?
Elizabeth L.
Has anyone had a successful tenant eviction in Union City NJ?
21 January 2025 | 6 replies
Lock-out, should they continue to not come even, would be typically less than 14-days.Unless the tenant comes even with the rent (which would result in dismissal of the non-payment of the case), there is generally limited defense to this process.
Byron Umana
How to Maximize Your Airbnb Income: Tips for New Hosts
26 January 2025 | 7 replies
Position these as limited-time deals to attract budget-conscious travelers.Be Responsive and Personable: Guests often book based on their interaction with a host.
Micheal Smoke
I’m Mike Smoke, a new investor focused on multifamily and Section 8 housing.
31 January 2025 | 8 replies
That’s something I’m still fine-tuning as I explore new areas.As for scaling up, my focus right now is on leveraging tax-efficient strategies and building a system of limited liability companies (LLCs) to keep risk compartmentalized.
Rich O'Brien
I’m losing a house to unpaid property taxes. Need help
29 January 2025 | 19 replies
The effort to foreclose, the limits on rates, etc.Maybe a unicorn to find HML that will loan him the necessary money, but I doubt he will find it.
Shiloh Lundahl
Those of you on the sidelines
30 January 2025 | 45 replies
RE is always changing and if you have only one niche then well your limited in opportunities and subject to the conditions that exist at the time for that strategy.
Brian Rocha
Any experience with HMLs for the purchase only?
10 January 2025 | 21 replies
@Brian Rocha -Something to note is lenders will oftentimes slightly limit leverage on the purchase of a hard money loan or a "fix and flip" loan if you are doing borrower funded rehab.
Ken M.
Creative Financing and Some Things To Know
13 January 2025 | 1 reply
My humble advice to anyone attempting to do creative finance is:Creative finance is for experienced investors who have access to capital if anything goes wrong.Learn the lawsDon't use a contract "off the internet", laws vary by state and are also regulated on a federal levelLearn the financing techniques correctlyDon’t skip parts of the processDon’t ever do a “kitchen table” closingUse the proper deedAn attorney can help you with the legal work, but the rest you are on your ownYour guru will not bail you out“Investing” in someone else’s deal by providing a small 2nd loan so the “investor” can pay for “cash to the seller” and for “closing costs” so he can do the deal is a very bad planKnow what problems can ariseLearn the responses and solutions to problems before they are neededKnow everything there is to know about Title and what that meansKnow who a "protected class" individual isLearn the "back doors"Learn human natureUnderstand timelinesUnderstand regulation enforcement (some of these "mistakes" have a 10 year statue of limitations ( they can charge you 10 years AFTER you do the transaction) and carry hefty fines and possible imprisonmentThe court doesn't accept "I didn't know" for an answer"Know that the source of the lead plays a serious role in some states and federallyKnow how much of a "profit" pushes the boundaries to invite an investigationYou can be sued by the seller if you don’t do things correctlyYou are automatically at fault if an investigator or attorney or regulator gets involved.
Maya Cohen
Cost per sq for SFH & MFH - 2025 estimates?
22 January 2025 | 4 replies
I'd be looking at multiple structures. we try to build below the average new build cost in our market in Columbus Ohio which is 515,000 last year and we target land 40-50k and urban core adjacent where we get higher price per square foot. we build for clients with margin around $190 a sq ft depending on multi or single. we can get that down in our triplex it's a little higher on our single family homes because of garages and limited economies of scale. hope that helps. idk Philly but if you show me the area and styles of homes I can give you some more insights.
Michael Klick
2025 and Looking to Invest in Real Estate
21 January 2025 | 7 replies
It gives you the flexibility kind of like a credit card that allows you to borrow a certain limit and withdraw funds as needed.