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Tre Wells Should I waive tenant application?
6 March 2025 | 7 replies
You should vet the company to ensure they have the resources to pay the rent.You ALWAYS do background checks on the people living in your property because if you let in an axe murderer and they harm someone, you are likely to get sued.Whether or not you charge an application fee is up to you.  
Julie Muse Quick Flip Success in Anderson, Indiana – Small Investment, Big Returns!
5 March 2025 | 0 replies
Negotiations focused on securing a low purchase price while ensuring minimal necessary repairs to increase market value quickly.
Amy Jones Advice on Becoming a Remote Landlord
5 March 2025 | 19 replies
You can find them through investor networks, BiggerPockets forums, local real estate groups, or referrals from other landlords.To ensure the property stays in good condition, set clear expectations with your manager, schedule regular inspections, and consider using smart home tech (cameras, leak detectors, etc.) for extra oversight.
Seth Gordon BRRRR Help Questions
28 February 2025 | 5 replies
From a financial standpoint, the key is to ensure you're purchasing properties at a price low enough to make rehab costs and refinance achievable.
Shawn Dones Partnership Buy-Out and Succession Planning
27 February 2025 | 0 replies
Partner B will get $220,000 + the single wide, while Partner A's heirs will get the apartment building and the double wide.They intend to sell one property ( the double wide mobile home ) and use the proceeds to either pay down the loan or reinvest in another rental property (possibly in another market).To defer capital gains tax, they plan to use a 1031 exchange for reinvestment.Goals & Challenges:Tax Efficiency – Structure the transfers and payments to minimize tax liabilities for Partner A’s Spouse and the Children.Guaranteed Income for Partner A’s Spouse – Ensure a fixed monthly payment of $1,100/month while transferring ownership to the Children.Long-Term Investment for the Children – Build a solid rental portfolio to support future financial growth.Operating the LLC Under New Ownership – Ensure a smooth transition, including removing Partner A’s Spouse and Partner B from the LLC structure.Proposed Plan & Questions for Advice:Instead of outright gifting the 50% interest, the LLC will be restructured so that Partner A’s Spouse retains a Preferred Equity Stake that provides them $1,100/month in priority payments but gradually transfers ownership to the Children.Payments will only be made when rental income is sufficient (i.e., when rent increases to $850/unit).Partner A’s Spouse is willing to forgo payments in bad financial times but wants assurance that they won’t face any tax consequences on unpaid amounts.If Partner A’s Spouse passes away before full ownership transfer, the Children inherit the shares at a stepped-up basis (avoiding capital gains tax).Questions:How should the LLC Operating Agreement be structured to allow withholding payments when necessary without triggering tax or legal issues?
Muhammad Sabeeh How We Helped an Investor Close 14 Contracts in 30 Days
4 March 2025 | 0 replies
Expanding Seller Targeting – Reaching the Right PeopleInstead of focusing on one seller type at a time, we stacked multiple high-motivation lists:✔️ Absentee Owners – Often ready to sell✔️ Pre-Foreclosures – Urgent need for fast cash sales✔️ Tired Landlords – Burnt out from rental headaches✔️ No HOA Properties – Easier for investors to flip or rentBy broadening our reach while tailoring messaging per seller type, we ensured a steady flow of highly motivated leads.2.
Doug Pham Private Lending Questions
8 March 2025 | 10 replies
That’s okay, but you owe an obligation to him to ensure he’s educated and understands what he’s getting into.
Amanda Bradley Getting Tenant Out
5 March 2025 | 4 replies
Moving forward, consider enforcing late fees and ensuring that any extensions come with strict payment terms in writing.2️⃣ The manner of our delivery is where we show respect.
Brian H. Fair Splits for Actively Managed Short Term Investment where LLC takes on debt
27 February 2025 | 0 replies
Our primary goal is to retain as much equity in our properties as possible while leveraging outside capital to scale faster.Proposed Investment Structure:Investors contribute 30% of the purchase price and 30% of furnishing/rehab costs.Our LLC secures a new purchase loan in its name only, taking on 100% of the debt.This structure allows us to maintain 70% ownership of the property.Properties will be actively managed to maximize returns, likely achieving higher upside than long-term rentals.Proposed Compensation for Investors:6% preferred return annually.After the preferred return is met, profits are split 75/25 (with investors receiving 75% of profits on their portion of ownership).Profit Calculation:Revenue – Operating ExpensesExcludes mortgage principal & interest, as our LLC assumes full responsibility for the loan.Looking for Feedback:Is this structure fair and attractive to investors while ensuring long-term alignment? 
Jacob Morgenstern Doing MidTerm on Airbnb
6 March 2025 | 7 replies
No rule on earth will ensure you are 100% booked with no gaps.