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15 January 2025 | 4 replies
@Ashly FrassoRenting by the room can be a profitable but complex model.
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7 January 2025 | 3 replies
We track multiple disregarded entities using the location feature and multiple properties using the customer feature (units can be tracked as sub-customers).
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24 January 2025 | 3 replies
I also had horrific PMs, particularly involved with a 48 unit apartment complex in Houston.
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21 January 2025 | 4 replies
What if you have an apartment complex with 20 units?
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21 January 2025 | 11 replies
@Saul Vargas, to piggyback off others, sourcing a traditional SFH rental that meets your underwriting criteria will be complex due to interest rates and market conditions.
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27 January 2025 | 7 replies
Or maybe even an apartment complex 20-50 units
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29 January 2025 | 22 replies
However, the higher initial investment, property management complexity, and potential vacancy risks can be challenging.
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15 January 2025 | 5 replies
You can take out a lot of complexity when you buy property that only needs maye paint & carpet.
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19 January 2025 | 1 reply
It is somewhat complex to try to explain on a forum, but at a high level, you (aka GP) and your family member (aka LP) would agree on how much the 2 of you would put in for the amount of equity needed (usually expressed as a %).
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9 January 2025 | 16 replies
We've found it has superior reporting features, integration features, and is overall more efficient to work within than other REI-specific software.The downside is QBO is not set up for REI so you'll need to do that or work with an expert to ensure it is set up for your business appropriately.