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31 January 2025 | 9 replies
While automation and calculators can certainly improve efficiency and reduce human error, they can’t replace the judgment gained through repetition and real-world experience.
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7 February 2025 | 23 replies
Working with a mortgage broker that specializes in DSCR loans will help you find better rates and programs such as lower DSCR ratios such as a DSCR 1 ratio for better terms versus needing a 1.2 or 1.25 DSCR ratio (more on that below).
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11 January 2025 | 7 replies
No one can answer that because we don't know what market you are in and what your list price is versus the actual value, as well as the scale of the town.When something hasn't sold in 50 days, it's overpriced.
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6 February 2025 | 4 replies
.• Proven Systems & Oversight:Establishing robust systems for tracking leads, follow-ups, and conversion rates can provide a clear picture of what’s working—and where improvements are needed.I’ve been monitoring agencies like REVA Global and Steller Staff and know that many investors have seen success by using professionally managed teams.
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17 January 2025 | 2 replies
This is due to bonus depreciation which allows taxpayers to deduct 40% of qualifying property costs in the first year, in addition to regular depreciation for new construction and improvement.
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30 January 2025 | 10 replies
To improve your approval chances, use rental income from your first property, consider co-signers, and explore lenders that use Income-Based Repayment (IBR) for student loans.
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5 February 2025 | 69 replies
Our average construction time from zero to finish is about 8 months after permit is issued and we are always improving.
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22 January 2025 | 22 replies
Net Sale - Is the contract price, minus the closing costs and commissions.Adjust cost basis - Is the purchase price, plus capital improvements, minus depreciation.
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30 January 2025 | 19 replies
Check out some of the great things happening in Detroit in 2024https://michiganchronicle.com/2024/01/03/major-developments-that-will-define-detroit-in-2024/Thanks Michael, how pro-tenant are the laws in Michigan/Detroit metropolitan versus Ohio/Cleveland?
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7 February 2025 | 9 replies
Ask me privately.Financial Highlights- Gross Potential Rent: $98,061 per month ($1,176,732 annually)- Total Income (5/1/2023-4/30/2024): $1,357,459.80- Net Operating Income: $896,896.09- Existing assumable loan: $6.7M at 5.38% fixed rate until 2029Value-Add Opportunity- Partially renovated property with potential for further upgrades- Current loss-to-lease suggests room for rent growth- Opportunity to implement operational efficienciesMarket Dynamics- Huntsville's population grew 9.4% between 2020 and 2023- Strong job growth, particularly in aerospace and defense sectors- Significant multifamily supply growth (15.9% inventory expansion in past year)Investment Strategy- Assume existing favorable financing- Implement value-add renovations to drive rent growth- Capitalize on Huntsville's robust economic expansion- Target hold period: 3-5 years to align with loan maturityRisks and Considerations- High market-wide vacancy rate (17%) due to recent supply growth- Potential for market softening due to rapid inventory expansion- Property age may require significant capital expendituresThis opportunity offers a blend of stable cash flow from the existing operations and upside potential through strategic improvements, all underpinned by Huntsville’s strong economic fundamentals.