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Kyle Kline How do you fund property repairs/expenses if you are “investing for equity”?
13 December 2024 | 35 replies
@Kyle Kline“Investing for equity and not cash flow” doesn’t mean “buy properties that don’t cash flow.”To me, invest for equity not cash flow means that the PRIMARY reason to invest is for equity growth and an increase in net worth and NOT cash flow.I’ve been investing for over 40 years and while cash flow is important, it’s not why invest.A property must be self supporting ie produce enough cash flow to cover debt service, operational expenses including repairs and replacements.
Mike Miller Any Cloud Brokerages that Do Not Require You to Join a MLS?
14 December 2024 | 36 replies
Including the cloud brokers like REAL and EXP Realty- all the brokerages I've researched so far require to join a local MLS & NAR.
Bridger L Logan Any success with rent by the room?
15 December 2024 | 59 replies
You will want to provide basic amenities like included washer/dryer since living conditions are already less than ideal with that many roommates so you don't want the added hassle of them needing to go downtown to a laundromat. 3.
Andres Felipe Alba Hernandez Can convenants of the neigborhood restrict STR? on Single Family Home NO hoa
12 December 2024 | 6 replies
@Andres Felipe Alba Hernandez Yes, neighborhood covenants can sometimes restrict certain activities, including short-term rentals (STRs) or renting out parts of a home, even in areas without a Homeowners Association (HOA).
Michael Hayes CPAs Memphis area
12 December 2024 | 7 replies
I would also recommend that you find a CPA that also invests in real estate.Check out the forums for CPAs including this thread. 
James Masotti Project management software - how do you manage your projects?
17 December 2024 | 17 replies
Here is a list of potential options:Trello/Asana/Zoho Projects/Freedcamp/Basecamp/Workfront/Monday.com/Jira/etc,etc,etc,etc,etc - General project management software that includes tasks, Gantt scheduling, calendars, project forums, document storage & team collaboration toolsTeamGantt/Gantter/MS Project - Gantt Scheduling Softwares for creating Gantt Charts & Timelines, & managing tasks.Podio - Customizable system that allows you to build workflows, track tasks, track leads, etc.Smartsheet/AirTable - Provide spreadsheet style platforms with additional functionalities for uploading documents/images, assigning tasks, calendar, images, etcOffice 365/Google Sheets Spreadsheets - Believe it or not, a lot of successful flippers still manage their entire business in Microsoft Excel or Google Sheets. 
Lorraine Hadden Should The Seller Reimburse Buyer For The Inspection Costs - Fixer Not Move-in Ready!
11 December 2024 | 5 replies
The seller's refused to reimburse our LLC the home inspection costs.Under these conditions, since our purchase contract includes an "inspection contingency," CAN WE GET OUR MONEY BACK FOR THE HOME INSPECTION THAT REVEALED A PROPERTY IS A FIXER WHEN THE LISTING AND PHOTOS SHOWS THE PROPERTY IS IN MOVE-IN CONDITION?
Garrett Karnath How to reduce prepaids/closing costs?
10 December 2024 | 5 replies
Quote from @Garrett Karnath: Quote from @Jason Wray: Garrett,If you are talking about reducing closing costs including the banks side you can ask the sellers for a "Seller credit" which they can offer up to 6%. 
Cindy Ng Newbie in real estate
12 December 2024 | 3 replies
This type of partnership will likely include managing partners and acquisition managers tasked with finding and structuring the deal.
Scott Scoville Real Estate Meet-Ups in Sacramento & Northern California!!!
12 December 2024 | 17 replies
It would be nice to start a group which meets with regular cadence so that attendees could plan to include it in their schedules.