April Taylor
Considering rental with basement
21 January 2025 | 2 replies
Looking at purchasing small 3 BR 1 BA house. My biggest concern is the basement. First, the stairs leading down to it would likely need to be replaced. Next, it holds the washer/dryer. The basement has not been finish...
Katie Southard
Selling Rental before Cap Gains Timeline
8 January 2025 | 10 replies
In rental income it break even with selling instead?
Daniel M.
Mid-term rental research- What should I look for?
9 January 2025 | 6 replies
Hello everyone,I just closed on a house and am exploring the possibility of turning it into a mid-term rental.
John McPherson
Selling A Pro-folio of Rentals
31 January 2025 | 0 replies
Looking for tips on the best way to sell my Rented Homes in 1 transaction . My realestate agent keeps pushing me to sell them individually, and I really want to keep my tenants with a landlord. Any suggestions?
Yamil Naf
Seeking Advice: Raising $160K for a Second Short-Term Rental Investment in FL
15 January 2025 | 9 replies
@Yamil NafRaising $160,000 for your short-term rental (STR) venture is a great goal, and there are several ways to structure the deal to minimize your upfront costs while attracting investors.
Leon G.
Getting out of the rental business after 10 years
10 January 2025 | 67 replies
.: Hello; I currently own two rental units. a duplex and a SFH.
Chrissy Smyth
Rental in depresses area and minimum requirements
8 January 2025 | 3 replies
Screening: Includes income verification and rental history verification.
Brett Riemensnider
First Year Rental Owner
19 January 2025 | 1 reply
Hello everyone. I’m wondering what all I need to provide my tenants with this year as far as taxes are concerned. I bought the property in June, have had 4 renters the first month and then 3 the remaining of the year....
Nate McCarthy
How to approach landlord about buying their rental?
13 January 2025 | 12 replies
This could be an opportunity to add value by offering to help with clearing or relocating those items as part of any potential agreement.Why This Could Be a Good Move for YouYou see long-term potential in the property, especially with the large lot and development possibilities (even if those are years down the line).As the current tenants, you have the advantage of a direct relationship with the landlord and familiarity with the property, reducing competition and risk.This could be a chance to lock in a property that you might otherwise lose if it hit the open market, especially in today’s competitive environment.Challenges to ConsiderIf the landlord is emotionally tied to the property or reliant on rental income, they may be reluctant to sell.Financing could be tricky, especially with today’s interest rates and the gap between the current rent and what a conventional loan might cost.The development potential you’re interested in is likely a long-term play, which means the property could be financially tight in the short term, especially if you’re only breaking even or slightly negative on cash flow.Structuring a Potential DealTo make this feasible, you’ll likely need to explore creative financing options that align with both your financial capacity and the landlord’s goals.Seller Financing: Propose a deal where the landlord acts as the lender, allowing you to make monthly payments directly to them.
Jonathan Small
50% Rule vs DSCR > which do you use to calculate a good rental
15 January 2025 | 4 replies
It's a range and depends on the property type, location, end condition and rental strategy.