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Melanie Baldridge “How much will I save in taxes this year if I buy real estate?”
17 October 2024 | 1 reply
- Lots of Equipment (R&D Facilities, Car Washes)- Gas Stations (100% 15 year properties)- Movable walls (self storage)You can find anywhere from 15-35% of the purchase price of a typical apartment complex is this type of property.More of it means less tax for you from higher depreciation amounts!
Tim Porsche When and How Much to Lower Price on Flip
20 October 2024 | 8 replies
It sounds like you're facing a typical challenge with a flip property where interest isn't quite translating into offers.
Sephr Bemanpour New to real estate investing, any tips on identifying markets for SFH/MFH rentals
15 October 2024 | 4 replies
: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.
Rene D. When buying from Mom n Pop sellers...
16 October 2024 | 7 replies
It seems you are the only person who understood the question wanting to know what a seller makes (not even sure how or why you think that).As a typical part of the DD process it is not uncommon to ask for property/entity tax returns.
Josh Terranova Any Section 8 Landlords out there?
18 October 2024 | 23 replies
Typically Section 8 assistance will track along the market rent for low income communities in the area (slightly higher or lower depending on the location). 
Samantha Zanotelli Jumbo Loan Question
16 October 2024 | 7 replies
These reserves can typically be in liquid assets, including cash, stocks, or retirement funds.4.
David H. Best 7 Day Minimum Stay Strategy.... Fri-Fri vs Sat-Sat vs Any 7 Day
18 October 2024 | 11 replies
If your guests are typically driving in from nearby, then perhaps Fri-Fri.AnyDay-AndDay could still leave gaps in your schedule. 
Clay Teegarden Fix and flipping tax implications.
17 October 2024 | 9 replies
It’s typically worth considering if it should be rented out and refinanced instead!
Don Konipol How Heavy Is Your Wealth Tilted Toward Real Estate?
17 October 2024 | 12 replies
This amount fluctuates, typically peaking before a property purchase and then gradually decreasing as we rebuild reserves for the next opportunity.
Mohit Khanna Australian investor looking at entering US residential market
16 October 2024 | 25 replies
Lenders typically look for a DSCR of at least 1.0, meaning the property generates enough income to cover its debt obligations.Benefits for Foreign Nationals: This type of financing is particularly beneficial for foreign investors because it often has fewer documentation requirements, allowing you to leverage your property’s income potential rather than focusing on your global income.2.