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Philip M. Best way to take over 54+ units from my father who is retirement age?
28 September 2024 | 19 replies
You arrange the LLC deal so that in the waterfall, you and Sis get the majority of profits over this baseline threshhold. 
Matthew Samson Different CPAs for investments in different states?
25 September 2024 | 11 replies
If you're still worried go with the accountant in the state you are most worried about and plan to own the majority of your properties in.
AJ Wong 🔋 AI & Tech Boom fuel explosive Data Center growth in Hillsboro Oregon & Beyond
26 September 2024 | 0 replies
Map courtesy of https://www.submarinecablemap.com/landing-point/hillsboro-or...According to the Hillsboro Herald:Hillsboro’s Data Center Market Booms in 2023Hillsboro’s data center market experienced explosive growth in 2023, solidifying its position as a major player in the U.S.
Mary Light Hello BiggerPockets! New PRO here
26 September 2024 | 5 replies
It's a major project, and finally nearing the finish line!
Maverick Go Refinancing Self-Storage Properties: Can DSCR Loans Help?
26 September 2024 | 3 replies
No - "DSCR Loans" are for residential investment properties only (with only a very minor exception for small mixed use properties that are majority residential in nature in every way)
Maria T. Preferred Equity Experience
26 September 2024 | 11 replies
With the lower LTVs offered by senior lenders these days, it may be tempting to look at preferred equity and it may make sense since technically it is cheaper than LP equity, but also keep in mind they have a higher liquidation preference (obviously) but will often want all the cashflow (or a majority of it) to come to them before the LP investors and will also want large reserves, so make sure you model out the cashflows and understand the end-to-end deal with the preferred equity investors.We have some institutional investors with whom we did a combination of a pref and JV deal and it worked quite well for everyone including them and the LP investors.
James Crothers Rental property goal
26 September 2024 | 16 replies
I’ve seen firsthand how being plugged into a strong local network can help you find off-market deals or avoid costly repairs.PS: Did you know Cleveland’s real estate market has some of the most affordable properties compared to other major metros in the US?
Collin Hays Two fallacies to avoid right now: Sunk Cost Fallacy and Recency Fallacy
25 September 2024 | 8 replies
I have a kind of "secret empathy" for younger folks nowadays because they've been condition to be these impulsive, reactive hyper-drama organisms. 
Jody Martinez Pulling my own permits and doing work myself
25 September 2024 | 2 replies
@Chris Seveney I was thinking of higher contractors for bigger electrical jobs or and major plumbing that may need done.
Srinivas Bondada New Member Help
25 September 2024 | 13 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.