
10 November 2024 | 4 replies
Addendums a very typical in real estate and I have written hundreds, if not thousands.2) Good luck winning that fight...

11 November 2024 | 7 replies
This is especially true if the CC&Rs do not explicitly mention short-term rentals1.Bed and Breakfast Clause: The mention of “bed and breakfast” typically refers to properties that operate similarly to a commercial establishment, offering lodging and meals.

9 November 2024 | 17 replies
However, strict compliance with IRS rules is essential to avoid penalties and preserve the tax advantages.Best of luck with your investment!

11 November 2024 | 16 replies
If you are new and want to go about if on your own, and your Uncle or Brother or Friend is not your GC, expect what's called in business "Bad Debt Expense" which means essentially that you need to lose money until you learn how it's done and get proper ppl in place.Good Luck.

5 November 2024 | 3 replies
Many investors see no "hard line" on age as long as there’s strong cash flow and maintenance is manageable, but ensuring you’re prepared for any age-related quirks is essential.

6 November 2024 | 5 replies
We just had an incident… a guest tried to steal money from the host , my mother in law -long story but lied stole cheated while staying and furnished finders will do very little to back you up, they’re like a hands off broker essentially, just do your due diligence and have good contracts in place, and research / background check really well if you use FFinders.

7 November 2024 | 12 replies
Here's some hopefully, helpful cut & paste info:------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Recommend you first figure out the property Class you want to invest in, THEN figure out the corresponding location to invest in.Property Class will typically dictate the Class of tenant you get, which greatly IMPACTS rental income stability and property maintenance/damage by tenants.If you apply Class A assumptions to a Class B or C purchase, your expectations won’t be met and it may be a financial disaster.If you buy/renovate a Class A property in Class D area, what quality of tenant will you get?

5 November 2024 | 11 replies
Here’s a good starting point:Identify Your Target Market: Mid-term rentals typically cater to groups like traveling professionals, digital nomads, or people relocating for work.

8 November 2024 | 21 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.

8 November 2024 | 1 reply
For transactions like this, the Real Estate Excise Tax (REET) in Washington typically depends on the property’s value and may be progressive.