Benjamin Jones
Is anyone investing in Japan?
25 January 2025 | 24 replies
It’s getting close to other major metros in the rest of the world where it’s getting difficult for the locals to buy a home.
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.
Francis A.
California isn’t the only place where insurers are dropping homeowners
25 January 2025 | 9 replies
Now we're seeing major disasters in densely populated areas and insurance companies can't maintain their profit margins.
Tiffani Hollis
Appliances - New or Used?
17 January 2025 | 6 replies
This is my first major rehab and I'm trying to be creative about stretching my budget.
Kenny Bao
Advice on Off-Market Apartment Strategies
23 January 2025 | 8 replies
So a majority of the ownership groups would want to sell, plus since they are more sophisticated owners usually would sell through a broker to get max price and not sell privately.
Kris Lou
Canadian Investing in Indianapolis
7 January 2025 | 9 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.
Jonathan Small
DIY or hire help for taxes?
23 January 2025 | 7 replies
Sometimes, we tax professionals can save you a lot of money or save you from a major problem.
John Williams
Private Money Lending Gone Bad
16 January 2025 | 15 replies
And lastly, market risks and mismanaged funds can also create major headaches, especially for those involved in lending groups.
Kaushik Sarkar
First time investment in Multi unit retail
20 January 2025 | 6 replies
thanks for the guidance @Kaushik Sarkar Since it's development it will take longer to get to the exit. 3 years could be right depending on the market, if the project requires entitlements, how long it takes for permits, no major utility obstacles, etc.
Akshay Bhaskaran
Off-market Commercial Properties?
15 January 2025 | 7 replies
I know this is not all owners, but a majority fall into this camp.