
24 October 2024 | 27 replies
So, I pay her salary even though she hasn’t worked a full day in months.

22 October 2024 | 2 replies
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22 October 2024 | 12 replies
If you have solid documentation for your position, you are probably OK.

23 October 2024 | 10 replies
A cash flow-positive property is ideal.Financing Options: Explore loan options like FHA, which may allow you to buy with a lower down payment if you live in one unit while renting out the other.3.

23 October 2024 | 8 replies
It’s tough to be in a position of uncertainty, but getting informed and organized will help you navigate this situation.

21 October 2024 | 8 replies
We also have a decent savings account and a strong income, so we’re in a good financial position to make some moves with these properties.I’d love any advice on how to proceed, including options I might not have considered, and how to best manage or renovate these properties for the long term.
18 October 2024 | 34 replies
@Mark DuttonI would be very anxious with that salary and that much debt.

21 October 2024 | 0 replies
Before I looked at the deal, here's what I asked from him:The purchase and sale agreementRehab breakdown documentation2 HUD statements of previous dealsDeal info (Property profile, funding, security, repayment plan, etc.)Title company involved in the transactionWhat I also asked for was a term sheet from the hard money lender that was lending at first position.

24 October 2024 | 13 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.

22 October 2024 | 20 replies
If the window will not stay in the open position, an inspector, who checks that specific window, will fail it and require repair in most jurisdictions.