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Seth Baumgartner Exploring BRRRR in Cincinnati: Realistic Expectations and Potential Challenges?
8 September 2024 | 13 replies
My suggestion: buy a quality small MF that needs paint and carpet, even that is difficult enough if you are remote!
Jorge Abreu The Importance of Personal Branding and Social Media 💪
10 September 2024 | 0 replies
Ensure that your platform profiles have high-quality pictures, compelling bios, lead magnets (e.g., free guides, eBooks), and clear calls to action.
Nathan Gesner What Do You Think About "Good Cause" Evictions?
10 September 2024 | 43 replies
@Nathan Gesner   Many of these just cause laws hold landlords to a more difficult standard then the government holds itself to. 
Andrew A. Buy, Refurbish, AirBNB, Sell (in a foreign country)
10 September 2024 | 1 reply
Here’s the situation:Key Project Details:•Property Size (pre-renovation): 250 sq. meters (2500 sq. feet)•Purchase Price: 250,000 EUR (1,000 EUR/sq. meter)•Renovation Costs: 750 EUR/sq. meter (includes kitchen, appliances, quality furnishings)• Loan costs (during renovation and renting): 350 sq. meters (due to attic expansion)•Property Size (post-renovation): 350 sq. meters (due to attic expansion)•Post-Renovation Layout: 2 separate apartments•Airbnb Income (24 months): 2,500 EUR/month/apartment (= 5,000 EUR/month)• Other running costs: 600 EUR/month•Projected Sale Price (after 2-3 years): 850,000 EUR (approx. 2,500 EUR/sq. meter)•Closing Costs: Negligible in Tbilisi•Real Estate Agent’s Fee: Typically 3%, but negotiable based on who hires themFinancing Setup:•Property Purchase Financing: 100% bank financing at 5.9% interest (bank has even financed 150% to cover some renovation costs in the past)•Renovation Financing: Our friend is offering to finance 250,000 EUR in cash for the renovationsProposed Partnership Structure:•Work Involved (on our side): Full renovation (10-12 months to complete), furnishing, and property management through Airbnb until the sale (2-3 years)•Profit Split Proposal: 60% (us) / 40% (friend providing renovation financing)Questions for the Community:1.Does the proposed profit split (60/40) seem fair, given the work we would handle (renovation, furnishing, property management)?
Jane Dang New fence replacement on rental property is deductible or depreciation
11 September 2024 | 18 replies
If the replacement included upgrading the fence significantly (for example, replacing it with more durable or higher-quality materials), it may be classified as an improvement.
Guillermo Rios What are the common issues found during home inspections in this area?
9 September 2024 | 10 replies
The other air quality issues are mold, lead paint and rodent feces.
Michael Gonda Starting out as a private investor
9 September 2024 | 12 replies
Here are standard terms as of today:2 points10.49% - 12% rates75% - 90% LTC100% rehab included up to 75% of ARV
Anthony Prilo How to refinance property out of residential loan into LLC
11 September 2024 | 8 replies
Additionally, for rate-term refinances, many DSCR lenders have no seasoning requirements at all.Easier qualification: DSCR lenders have much lighter qualification requirements than conventional or portfolio lenders, such as no DTI, income verification, or tax return hurdles that can slow down or disqualify loansFlexibility: While conventional and bank lenders are heavily regulated and follow standardized rules, DSCR lenders have much more flexibility and control over their guidelines.
Chris Gawlik Whats it like to invest in C or D class properties?
8 September 2024 | 101 replies
The property quality matters.
Amanda Biondo Agent and Investor
9 September 2024 | 9 replies
There has never been a standard commission of course (anti-trust laws), but now it is a very different time than it was the last few years!