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Daniel Borgenicht Investing in a condo as a long term rental
13 January 2025 | 3 replies
Am I correct that a condo, depending on area and neighborhood, could be a lower risk/maintenance investment for an absentee landlord as opposed to other properties?
Stephen Karathomas Mobile Home Investing
5 January 2025 | 4 replies
@Stephen Karathomas The values of mobile homes and what you can pay for them depend on the area(s) you're working in.
Ken M. Creative Financing and Some Things To Know
13 January 2025 | 1 reply
My humble advice to anyone attempting to do creative finance is:Creative finance is for experienced investors who have access to capital if anything goes wrong.Learn the lawsDon't use a contract "off the internet", laws vary by state and are also regulated on a federal levelLearn the financing techniques correctlyDon’t skip parts of the processDon’t ever do a “kitchen table” closingUse the proper deedAn attorney can help you with the legal work, but the rest you are on your ownYour guru will not bail you out“Investing” in someone else’s deal by providing a small 2nd loan so the “investor” can pay for “cash to the seller” and for “closing costs” so he can do the deal is a very bad planKnow what problems can ariseLearn the responses and solutions to problems before they are neededKnow everything there is to know about Title and what that meansKnow who a "protected class" individual isLearn the "back doors"Learn human natureUnderstand timelinesUnderstand regulation enforcement (some of these "mistakes" have a 10 year statue of limitations ( they can charge you 10 years AFTER you do the transaction) and carry hefty fines and possible imprisonmentThe court doesn't accept "I didn't know" for an answer"Know that the source of the lead plays a serious role in some states and federallyKnow how much of a "profit" pushes the boundaries to invite an investigationYou can be sued by the seller if you don’t do things correctlyYou are automatically at fault if an investigator or attorney or regulator gets involved.
Brian Dolbeare Considering a Small Multifamily in Pittsburgh – Concerns About Street Parking
15 January 2025 | 5 replies
@Brian Dolbeare This is a "it depends" question for sure, but in most cases street parking is pretty common here.
Ramsey Doumani Investing in a condo vs townhouse as a traveler
12 January 2025 | 8 replies
Both of you provided important information.It's true @Jason Wray that Florida is always a hotspot.
Sean Doyle Best Section 8 Markets
9 January 2025 | 30 replies
These I have found are real, striving parents, working their butts off to provide the best housing and school system for their children.My ethos in this approach is exactly why we at LaPlante refer to them as Residents, as we consider "Tenant and Landlord" to be dated terms and rife with negative emotion.
Garry Lawrence Mass Shooting Near Property I'm About to Buy – Should I Back Out?
12 January 2025 | 7 replies
Before buying or renting in an unfamiliar neighborhood, you should check the following two sites: SpotCrime, AreaVibes,These sites provide valuable information, including Livability Scores, which cover aspects such as crime rates, employment, health, housing, schools, shopping, and more.well, anything can happen anywhere.
Moshe S. 1031 my portion or total sales price
16 January 2025 | 7 replies
If the $700K sales price is not used correctly to acquire qualified real estate, the exchange could fail, triggering tax liability.Future exchanges will depend on the total value of the replacement property acquired, so entering syndications could limit flexibility.
Shayan Sameer Seeking Advice on Real Estate Investing Strategies
12 January 2025 | 6 replies
Using a HELOC can provide you with the necessary capital at a lower interest rate to fund your next projects without leaning too heavily on hard money lenders, which can eat into your profits.Here are a some actors that you would want to consider:1.
Brittany Myrick The Newest New England Investor
14 January 2025 | 11 replies
I’ve been a serial house hacker in the greater Boston area so happy to connect and share some lessons learned.Multifams inventories are quite low depending on your budget and location preferences.