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Marisela Arechiga To ADU or to Purchase Another?
14 January 2025 | 8 replies
  $200/month divides into the $100K initial negative equals 500 months to recover the initial negative equity.Let's double the cash flow to $400/month.  250 months to recover the initial negative equity so over 20 years.Let's reduce the negative equity position to $50K (which likely is less realistic than expecting $400/month cash flow at that rent point), you are at over 10 years to recover the initial equity position.Now let's do it with all cash, no financing.The 50% rule state $900/month cash flow.  900 * 12/200K = $5.4% or about half of lifetime return of S&P 500, or what can almost be achieved with a zero work, zero risk CD.I see no way that someone who understands the numbers will call this a good investment.Note just because an investment is better than most other investments in a market does not imply something is a good investment. 
Jonathan Greene If You Are Asking These Questions About Your STR, You Are Already Failing
4 January 2025 | 26 replies
I would be leery of an product or service being promoted that has zero negative reviews.A 1-star review is often not realistic and will tank the algorithm in your first year for sure because it's not balanced out yet.
Tanner King Analyzing a House Hack (First time buyer)
6 January 2025 | 13 replies
A few things you need to consider is how much can you realistically rent out each unit once you move out.
Tyler Kesling Funding Your First Deal
7 January 2025 | 16 replies
Because you realistically won’t be covering the expenses of the property where it justifies the risk or investment.  
Shiloh Lundahl Those of you on the sidelines
30 January 2025 | 45 replies
Now that we've had 12+ months of peak rates, I've seen sellers become more realistic. sitting on sidelines wasn't a big deal when equities market grew by 20% each year and treasuries were yielding 5%. 
Carlos Rodrigues Purchasing a property with illegal bathroom
31 December 2024 | 8 replies
Hi @Carlos Rodrigues,Realistically, it's unlikely that sellers will get permits while in escrow.
Jonathan S. Passive Real Estate Investing
15 January 2025 | 10 replies
Start with these three key points:Current SituationAssess your current or expected capital and credit within a realistic timeframe.
Christopher Morris Is Relying on Cash Flow Feasible?
21 January 2025 | 59 replies
It’s tough to pull off something similar with $50k-$100k in a short period—it’s just not realistic.
Jeffrey Mair Seeking Advice to Buy in Expensive San Diego Market
2 January 2025 | 4 replies
Small upgrades or re-leasing to market rents could boost your cash flow and provide additional funds for your San Diego purchase.If you'd like, I can connect you with a lender or help you explore potential properties in your preferred areas to see what’s realistic within your budget.
Arthur Crum RAD Diversified SCAM ALERT!!!
21 February 2025 | 245 replies
Scott,  @Steve Vaughan is  one of my all time hero's on BP and someone I think gives the absolute best advice on a realistic methodology for attaining this mystic financial freedom from RE .