Rene Hosman
Have you ever offered rent concessions to entice potential renters?
17 January 2025 | 19 replies
The resident pays the second month on time and then, and only then, do they get the concession.If the market is soft, and we are having trouble renting, before we consider concessions, we look at the product, the marketing, and lastly the price.
Tayvion Payton
Seeking Advice: Is $850K a Reasonable Offer for This Multifamily Property?
13 January 2025 | 17 replies
Here's a breakdown of the situation:Current Occupancy: 80% (16/20 units occupied).Current Gross Rent Roll: $14,265/month.Market Rent Potential: $17,665/month (100% occupancy).Renovation Needs: 15 units require full renovation ($10K/unit), 4 units are 75% renovated ($2.5K/unit), totaling $160K in renovation costs.Vacancy Loss: $41,820/year in lost income due to current vacancies.Cap Rate AnalysisThe seller lists the cap rate as 9.59%, but this is based on the projected NOI of $119,858 (assuming full occupancy and market rents).
James Wise
Why do people Buy Property in California
22 January 2025 | 203 replies
My last remodeling co. was a specialty Design Build firm.
Carlos Lez
Tenant's cosigner asking to break lease due to medical reasons
14 January 2025 | 9 replies
Let the tenant vacate, and you have one month to find a replacement before you incur any losses.
Jonathan Greene
Don't Become a Property Hoarder or a Door Counter
3 January 2025 | 40 replies
I have very rarely sold a property over the last 35 years and the income properties I hold now cash flow very well with not to much effort involved.
Jonathan Small
DIY or hire help for taxes?
23 January 2025 | 7 replies
K1s show your share of income or losses from the partnership, and you include it on your respective personal tax returns.Now, to your partners.
Leon G.
Getting out of the rental business after 10 years
10 January 2025 | 67 replies
I just went through this last year, but after 20 years.
Jerry Zigounakis
First STR Advice
28 January 2025 | 10 replies
Most markets are competitive and a mere $10 a night could cause someone to book another property over yours which could cause vacancy and loss.
Andy Wang
Should I sell my note? 1.2M @ 8.5% for 4.5 yrs
27 January 2025 | 7 replies
Here are some general guidelines: Lien Position1st Position LienEquityMinimum Down Payment of 20-25% (a 30% equity to sale price is preferred)Down Payment made in certified funds and not borrowedMaximum Funding of 70% ITV (Investment to Value)SeasoningMinimum of two monthly payments already made12 months or more preferredPayer CreditCredit Score of 650 or higherNo major derogatory trade lines (No 90-180+ days delinquent, foreclosure, repossession, bankruptcy, etc.)No decline in credit since purchase of businessTermsPrefer 60 months or lessMaximum of 72 monthsNo Balloon Payment preferredCash FlowBusiness has positive cash flow1.25 debt service coverage ratio preferred.DocumentationPersonal guarantee from a creditworthy individualStandard documents including Note, Security Agreement, and UCC-1 filing.Tax Returns on the business that substantiate profit and loss statements.OtherPayment history current and verifiablePayer Interview indicating buyer is satisfied with business and comfortable making paymentsMotivation for selling the note is not a result of a deteriorating businessConsideration of high risk businesses or geographic areasIn these situations, sometimes a partial is a better option.
Chris Ke
200k down payment available and I can benefit from tax deductions
14 January 2025 | 5 replies
Focus on tax-saving strategies such as cost segregation studies and bonus depreciation to accelerate deductions.By qualifying as a Real Estate Professional (spending 750+ hours annually and materially participating), you can offset your wife’s S-Corp income with real estate losses, reducing your tax liability.