Erick Pena
Advice Needed: Identifying "Good Deals" in Real Estate Investing
16 January 2025 | 12 replies
But i was able to achieve the elusive infinite return on a majority of my RE and all of my investment RE that I purchased prior to 2020.Infinite return has the benefit that the finances are not the hindrance to scale.
Brad Roche
FHA 203(k) vs. Fannie Mae Homestyle Renovation Loan
13 January 2025 | 5 replies
., adding rooms, bathrooms)-Cosmetic Enhancements-Eliminate Health and Safety Hazards-Energy Efficiency Improvements-Major Landscaping (e.g., grading, tree removal, adding walkways)Non-Acceptable Renovations:-Luxury Items-Commercial Use-Temporary Structures-Non-Residential BuildingsBoth of these renovation loans are similar in many ways, but the key differences are:1.
James Colgan
House Hack - Duplex
16 January 2025 | 3 replies
Another one to consider is the FHA 203(b) if the repairs aren’t too major and you’re okay handling some out-of-pocket fixes.
Heather Bailey
Insuring your House Hack
13 January 2025 | 6 replies
The biggest thing with this is if something major happens are you legally covered if the unit is illegally rented.
Brian Stinson
Insurance deductibles for SFR
6 January 2025 | 5 replies
One of the major driving factors for increased premiums is the carrier's requirement for higher replacement cost limits on file for buildings.
Jorge Caceres
Utilities included worth the risk?
7 January 2025 | 28 replies
With my LTRs I have been switching to all tenant paid utilities after my first winter where I discovered the majority of my tenants were setting the heat at 78 (which is unreasonable in Northern New Hampshire) and leaving their windows open in -20 degree weather.
Polat Caglayan
What do you think about the future of Detroit?
12 January 2025 | 10 replies
Neighborhood revitalization projects, major corporate investments, and an influx of small businesses were all happening at a pace that made it clear the city is on an upward trajectory.From an investor’s perspective, Detroit offers a unique combination of affordability and opportunity.
Richard Bautista
Too good to be true to have connected with a real estate agent who has a whole team?
8 January 2025 | 29 replies
Under $100k, were talking Old, beat up, it's coming with issues and the vast majority of time there is hidden uglies that come out later.
Dan Attivissimo
Aspiring new investor
28 December 2024 | 11 replies
:Class A Properties:Cashflow vs Appreciation: Typically, 3-5 years for positive cashflow, but you get highest relative rent & value appreciation.Vacancy Est: Historically 10%, 5% the more recent norm.Tenant Pool: Majority will have FICO scores of 680+ (roughly 5% probability of default), zero evictions in last 7 years.Class B Properties:Cashflow vs Appreciation: Typically, decent amount of relative rent & value appreciation.Vacancy Est: Historically 10%, 5% should be applied only if proper research done to support.Tenant Pool: Majority will have FICO scores of 620-680 (around 10% probability of default), some blemishes, but should have no evictions in last 5 yearsClass C Properties:Cashflow vs Appreciation: Typically, high cashflow and at the lower end of relative rent & value appreciation.
Spencer Cornelia
$50k Loss on First Two Flips | Out of State Investing Gone Wrong
19 January 2025 | 9 replies
The ability to see the major issues before you buy is key especially when buying dilapidated early 1900's homes.