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John S. Need to replace hot water heater in Section 8 duplex.. Tank vs. tankless?
26 February 2024 | 17 replies
With a tankless you can take a hot shower for ever .
Kyler Pace Getting a property out of a Self Directed IRA
27 February 2024 | 36 replies
From what I've read you don't have much control over the property in the IRA, so are you essentially stuck with that forever?
Greg Strunak Best management platform
26 February 2024 | 8 replies
When I had a single unit, I stated with just using Airbnb and VRBO with synced calendars, which works fine, but it’s just a bit more time consuming.
Mary Ainsworth Is it rude to have your agent walk each property for you before you put in an offer?
27 February 2024 | 43 replies
forever and you, as an investor, will likely buy more properties than the average person they are working with. 
Timothy M. O'Neill New and starting local
23 February 2024 | 2 replies
That's just not the case in my area where homes in a decent area start around $450K - that's a steep downpayment that would take me forever to come buy.
Ashley Baldock Non qualifying applicants
25 February 2024 | 17 replies
Also, I find screening tenants pretty time consuming and it is a task I will eventually hire out.
Engelo Rumora WTF is wrong with this investor?
26 February 2024 | 32 replies
Keep in mind Americans are consumers, not producers.
Chris Seveney US Debt Data From Kobeissi - Scary
24 February 2024 | 13 replies
Here are the metrics that I would use in the five categories you cite:  - Household Debt Service Payments as a Percent of Disposable Personal Income (TDSP) - Mortgage Debt Service Payments as a Percent of Disposable Personal Income (MDSP) - Consumer Loans: Other Consumer Loans: Automobile Loans, All Commercial Banks (CARACBW027SBOG) - Student Loans Owned and Securitized (SLOAS) - Consumer Loans: Credit Cards and Other Revolving Plans, All Commercial Banks (CCLACBW027SBOG)I put in links rather than images since BP tends to delete my images for some reason.
Robert Mendenhall Older area home issues
26 February 2024 | 16 replies
Many other variables come into play with updating windows, my experience has been that the windows themselves are the easy part; it's the management and planning of all the layers around them that make the project easy or hard, cost effective or expensive, efficient or time consuming.
Derrick Moody Section 8 Housing
25 February 2024 | 7 replies
Your local PHA may also have resources to help match landlords with eligible tenants.The PHA must approve the lease agreement, ensuring it complies with Section 8 rules and rent limits.Pros:Guaranteed Rent Payments (sometimes even 100% based on certain tenant criteria)High demand for Section 8 rentals, which can reduce vacancy periods.Many Section 8 tenants prefer to stay long-term, reducing turnover rates.Cons:Properties must meet and maintain HUD's health and safety standards, which can involve additional maintenance and inspection requirements.The PHA limits how much rent you can charge, which may be lower than the market rate in some areas.Tenants must qualify for Section 8 based on income level and other factors, which may limit the pool of potential renters.Dealing with government agencies can sometimes be time-consuming and bureaucratic.In summary, converting your home into a Section 8 rental can be a good strategy for attracting and maintaining long-term tenants due to the stability and reliability of government-backed rent payments.