Knowledge is power:Thorough Inspections: Minimize surprises with detailed inspections and due diligence.Strong Screening: Careful tenant selection reduces vacancy and headaches.Diversification: Spread your investments across different locations and property types to mitigate risk.Financial Planning: Maintain a buffer and choose financing options that fit your long-term goals.

- Value add - What other types of value add is typical for self-storage?

I agree that DealCheck (or the BP calculator) does not provide enough tools or functionality to analyze those types of transactions (yet).But I would argue that it does a great job at analyzing more traditional buy & hold SFRs and multi-families, as well as flips and rehab projects. 

You need to carry a special type of health insurance, not the traditional kind.

Hey guys im looking at real estate in South America ,for the price of a studio here in the U.S there you can get a 3br +1000sqf house in nice area of town ready to move in, been pondering on getting a personal loan here in the U.S to invest in a house in SA, what banks are best for this type of loan, i would like a low interest and monthly payments.

We are an LLC, but I wanted to know what type of reputational hit this will be for us and if this would show on our credit in any way.

This is the type of deal where doing your homework upfront pays off big time later.

One of our most popular websites is http://www.realestate.com.au/buyHere you can find information on different markets and look at property for sale.3.

These types of agreements can get a little in-depth, but that is what you want for your protection and that other partner.

No income or employment history required on that type of loan, so it would simplify things for you.