Charlene Livers
Risks in fix-and-flip
25 September 2024 | 7 replies
When financing a large-scale fix-and-flip project, assessing and managing risk is crucial for success.Risk Management StrategiesContingency Budgeting:Set aside a contingency fund (typically 10-20% of renovation costs) for unexpected expenses.Time Management:Develop a detailed project timeline to keep renovations on track and avoid extended holding costs.Partnerships:Collaborate with experienced contractors and real estate agents to mitigate risks associated with repairs and market positioning.Insurance:Obtain comprehensive insurance coverage, including builder’s risk insurance and general liability insurance, to protect against unforeseen events.Exit Strategy:Always have an exit strategy.
Sigmund VanDamme
Whats everyone using for Mid-Term Rental Software
24 September 2024 | 5 replies
KeyCheck is integrated with FF and works well.FF provides a great overview eBook (see link below) that you might want to review before buying new software. https://www.furnishedfinder.com/Resources/best-practicesI hope this is helpful to you, all the best!
Nikhil Mascarenhas
CA out of state investors, what asset protection strategy do you use?
25 September 2024 | 7 replies
Others choose to hold properties in their personal name and rely on umbrella insurance, which is simpler but may offer less comprehensive protection.
Shane Bishop
Property Management Software
24 September 2024 | 17 replies
We ultimately switched to Buildium as it was more comprehensive and had a large number of integrations with 3rd parties.
Rene Hosman
Poll: Have you invested in syndications before?
22 September 2024 | 2 replies
If you have no idea what I'm talking about when I say bonus depreciation or cost segregation study, here's a few good resources for you:Cost Segregation overview blog postCost Segregation podcast episodeBonus depreciation blog postMy questions for you all this week is related to syndication investing, I want to know - have you invested passively in a syndication before?
Isaiah Cortez
Need Advice on LLC Setup & Tax Strategy for Real Estate Investments
24 September 2024 | 11 replies
But it's also about efficient accounting, and maximum tax advantage both on the operation and the sale of assets.One thing I've always seen is that many times it's easy to fall in love with a comprehensive strategy and set it up only to find that it really doesn't work when your parameters change.
Michael Plaks
The so-called "STR loophole" - hype or real?
23 September 2024 | 19 replies
You can't draw conclusions about your own situation from this general overview.
Kearsten M Higgs
Advice on Skiptracing
20 September 2024 | 6 replies
Here are some popular skiptracing platforms and websites that investors often use:TLOxp: This is a service by TransUnion and offers a comprehensive database to find detailed personal records.Spokeo: Useful for basic information and sometimes provides email addresses and phone numbers.Whitepages Pro (now Ekata): Offers identity verification data, including phone numbers, addresses, and more.BeenVerified: This service aggregates information from various sources, giving you phone numbers, email addresses, and other details.PeopleFinders: Similar to BeenVerified, it pulls from various sources and provides detailed reports on individuals.BatchSkipTracing: Designed specifically for real estate professionals.
Oladosu Segun
Measures to minimize section 8 tenants from messing up the rented property .
20 September 2024 | 2 replies
And once you've got an approved applicant, then you present them with your lease, which needs to be comprehensive in its protection for you and of your property (mine is 24 pages and counting as I encounter new issues, and it contains fines for certain violations) - check your state laws.
Kurt Delia
LLC's, Business structure for multiple properties? Your Input?
19 September 2024 | 7 replies
Here is an article that I wrote for BP that will provide some more insight to this structure: https://www.biggerpockets.com/blog/the-traditional-llc-vs-the-series-llc-which-is-better-for-real-estate-investors/Also please feel free to Dm me or leave a reply if you have more questions.Podcast #109 here on BP will also give a nice high level overview.