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Shawn Nofziger Real Estate License? Yea and nah?
20 December 2024 | 19 replies
My first MF I represented the buyer on I made 100k. for maybe a weeks worth of work. 3. if your going to be looking a more resi style duplex 4 plex a lot of those get listed and having access to the MLS is far superior to any other on line listing service ONE simply because you will be able to talk to the actual LIsting agent not someone paying for leads.And then of course having access to MLS lock box's and not relying on agents.. this is huge.Now if your maybe going to buy one property sometime in the future and you have no interest in learning the RE laws of your state or making any money with transactional real estate then sure.. its a pass.. although I would still recommend the pre license course so you learn the basics  the vocabulary and states unique laws.. knowledge is power in RE.
Gabi NA Young college student looking to buy their first property for Airbnb or Rental
17 December 2024 | 12 replies
The forums and search [box] is a free REI education.
Derek Stevens Valuation of unconventional and profitable STR property
26 December 2024 | 18 replies
The answer is to value this as any other business generating income, not just stick within the confined box of valuing the real estate only.  
Justin Jefferson Can someone guide me through the first step of analysis
22 December 2024 | 8 replies
If you're financially stable, have an emergency fund, and have a buy [box] get into the trending C class neighborhoods and buy value.
Wesley Myers Offering Netflix (or any others) for free??
21 December 2024 | 12 replies
A neat feature with xfinity (no I don’t work there 😀) is the voice remote and once you have one box you can stream the service to the rest of your TVs cutting down the cost of extra cable drops. 
Sara Valentine How do I place a FURNISHED rental listing on Zillow?
16 December 2024 | 2 replies
They don't have anything specific for sorting by furnished spaces but there may be a check box to select for when sorting. 
Marc Shin Provide toothbrushes to guests?
16 December 2024 | 15 replies
You can have a box of items that are free for tenants to take/use: toothbrush, toothpaste, charging cables left behind from other guests, sunscreen, unused earplugs, etc.
John Cooper Difficult Tenant: Escalating Issues & Safety Concerns
25 December 2024 | 10 replies
I acknowledged his concerns but was unable to resolve the issue.Since the tenant moved in, I have experienced escalating issues with his behavior, including:Lease Violations:Moving items without permission (furniture, safe, carpet cleaner, TV from his room to another tenant's room).Accumulating boxes in the garage, potentially exceeding the agreed-upon storage space.Installing a security camera in the common living area, which is a direct violation of the lease agreement.Failure to submit a work order for alleged issues with the smart lock, as required by the lease agreement.Behavioral Issues:Aggressive and confrontational communication.Unfounded accusations and personal attacks.Refusal to communicate through agreed-upon channels.Loud and disruptive late-night behavior (banging on the door, kicking the door) due to alleged difficulties with the smart lock, often accompanied by profanity.Harassment of my son, the designated on-site property manager, by making disparaging remarks about me and refusing to cooperate with him.Potential for Neighborhood Disruption: The tenant's late-night outbursts have the potential to disturb neighbors, although no formal complaints have been received.Unreasonable Demands: The tenant unreasonably demands advance notice of my access to the property for storage purposes, despite the prior agreement and my right to access common areas and my own storage spaces.Safety Concerns:While the tenant has not directly threatened us, his actions, including the harassment of my son, have created a concerning and unsafe environment for my son and me.Goal:My ultimate goal at this point is to evict the tenant due to his ongoing lease violations, concerning behavior, the harassment of my son, and the potential for neighborhood disruption.Questions:1. 
Jonathan Greene What are your real estate investing goals for 2025?
30 December 2024 | 103 replies
I am looking to add:- one syndication investment (not multifamily because I invested in 3 multifamily syndications in 2024)- three turnkey rentals in the Midwest (only vertically integrated management and construction/repair turnkey)- one mixed-use property in NJ (Main Street mixed-use is what I like with at least two retail and two residential)- one flip in NJ (buy price between $500k and $750k, reno $200ish, profit $200k min)I am also looking to:- do two bathroom renovations in my personal residence (and one in my DADU over my detached garage)- do a complete yard makeover, adding a plunge pool in my backyard- start planning and development on a 5-acre plot of land I have near Woodstock, NY for a 4-STR groupingI am looking to sell:- nothingWhat is in your 2025 buy box?
Alex Silang Mass deportations: will it affect rental markets?
30 January 2025 | 62 replies
I'll admit yes I did, but only in a couple of situations, it is just so tough the way our system is set up....so you can call me a hypocrite if you like.5) And here is an 'outside the box' idea I've had for a while now - everyone says - "we have to let them all in, no one else will do those jobs".