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Arron Paulino Update on Out-of-State Properties For Sale
21 January 2025 | 5 replies
I will be lowering the asking price and seeing if that will help in the sale of these properties.
Jimmy O'Connor A Breakdown of Philadelphia Neighborhoods and Values
11 February 2025 | 69 replies
Philly: Grays Ferry (19146), Lower Moyamensing “LOMO” (19148)East Sharswood, further away from Girard Ave (19121)West Kenzo between Front Street and American (19133)West Passyunk (19145)W.
Anthony F. Pay Off Second Home or Leverage into New Property
11 February 2025 | 13 replies
Diversification into multifamily also lowers risk compared to a single rental, as vacancies won’t affect your income as drastically.3.
Susan K. Q on deferred salary to a Solo 401K
30 January 2025 | 6 replies
They lower taxable income for federal taxes but not for FICA.However, employer contributions made by the S-Corp are not subject to FICA and count as a business expense.Make sure your W-2 correctly reports wages, deferrals, and FICA wages.
Travis Hill WHERE/HOW DETERMINES PROPERTY CLASS (A, B, C)?
23 January 2025 | 21 replies
Class A properties will generally have high valuations and lower market Cap Rates.Class B Property:A step down from Class A, Class B properties are in the 10 to 20 year-old range, and are mostly well maintained.
Ben Callahan Do you actually have to live in the house?
7 February 2025 | 11 replies
That’s why you get a discounted interest rate and a lower downpayment, because owne occupant properties are low risk. 
John Zhang Is there a dollar limit on how much we can use real estate depreciation to offset W2
30 January 2025 | 4 replies
Depreciation lowers taxable income now but is subject to recapture at a maximum 25% rate when the property is sold.
Paris Scroggins Looking for local knowledge
1 February 2025 | 2 replies
that we’ve learned in our 24 years, managing almost 700 doors across the Metro Detroit area, including almost 100 S8 leases:Class A Properties:Cashflow vs Appreciation: Typically, 3-5 years for positive cashflow, but you get highest relative rent & value appreciation.Vacancy Est: Historically 10%, 5% the more recent norm.Tenant Pool: Majority will have FICO scores of 680+ (roughly 5% probability of default), zero evictions in last 7 years.Class B Properties:Cashflow vs Appreciation: Typically, decent amount of relative rent & value appreciation.Vacancy Est: Historically 10%, 5% should be applied only if proper research done to support.Tenant Pool: Majority will have FICO scores of 620-680 (around 10% probability of default), some blemishes, but should have no evictions in last 5 yearsClass C Properties:Cashflow vs Appreciation: Typically, high cashflow and at the lower end of relative rent & value appreciation.
Kevin G. Investing out of state doing BRRRRs
27 January 2025 | 12 replies
However, if single-family homes prove financially viable, I’m happy to continue building in that niche.Since these homes and projects are significantly cheaper than my market, the risk is relatively lower for me and can do at least two at a time.The ChallengeOne of the biggest hurdles is finding reliable contractors and subcontractors in the area.
Cole Starin Considering Property Sale
24 January 2025 | 5 replies
With the equity you’d free up, paying off $50k in personal debt and boosting your credit score while freeing up $3k/month sounds like it could significantly lower your stress and open doors for future projects.That said, selling means you’d lose a cash-flowing asset, even if it’s not huge.