Matt Powers
Where to start investing in real estate?
15 January 2025 | 33 replies
What's wrong with upstate NY, for example?
Alex Fenske
I bought a neighborhood strip center and brought no money to the closing
20 January 2025 | 3 replies
The list of people who helped me - took a risk on me, taught me what they knew, showed me an example of what not to do, gave me their time, believed in me, and even those who questioned me, broke contracts with me, owed me money - is innumerable, and I'm grateful to every one of them.Today was an exciting day, and there will be more like it in the months ahead!
Desiree Rejeili
Home Staging FAQ: What You Need To Know
9 January 2025 | 2 replies
For example, in higher-end or luxury markets, where the price point is much higher, full-service staging can be a game-changer.
Blake McWilliams
Raising Private Capital. Tips and Tricks
5 January 2025 | 4 replies
While sophistication of your equity partners (private money lenders) will vary between residential and commercial, the principle of raising private capital is the same.You need to develop your own system which allows a constant stream of PML even when you don't need the funds and/or don't have an active deal under contract.For example; I raise private capital by offering free educational workshops for people with self-directed IRAs.
Owen Maiden
Good C Class Neighborhoods to invest in in Cleveland, OH
29 December 2024 | 30 replies
Examples:44109 (median home price went from roughly 50k to 125k in 8 years)https://www.zillow.com/home-values/77009/cleveland-oh-44109/ 44102 (median home price went from roughly 30k to 120k in 8 years)https://www.zillow.com/home-values/77002/cleveland-oh-44102/ 44106 (median home price went from roughly 100k to 200k in 8 years)https://www.zillow.com/home-values/77006/cleveland-oh-44106/ It has the highest rents on average in all of Ohio for major cities and the median income is not even in the top 3.
Francisco Solano
Business Partnership Detailed Agreement
30 December 2024 | 3 replies
For example one person does most of the rehab work/management and the other person finds deals, works through the paper work, and sells the flip.
Amanda Bradley
Renew lease or not
30 December 2024 | 0 replies
The tenant has not been the greatest, one example being late on paying with not always paying the late fees.
Reeti Peshawaria
STR regulations for a new market
29 December 2024 | 11 replies
It seems like every city, county, and state has its own rules, permits, and tax requirements for short-term rentals, and I’m finding it overwhelming to navigate all the different layers of compliance.For example, some places require business licenses, transient occupancy tax permits, or even special zoning approvals.
Sara Valentine
Why am I NOT getting any inquiries on my midterm rental?
16 January 2025 | 10 replies
I know you are dealing with a 3 month lease rather than a 12 month lease, but for example....Say I rent my home for $2,500 per month and have to lower my rate by $100 to find a quality tenant that is a loss of $1,200 over 12 months compared to a loss of $2,500 for each month it remains empty.
Angus Brooks
Tax Implications for Refinancing a Property in an LLC and Distributing Funds
16 January 2025 | 12 replies
In a very simplified example, 33.33% of the interest expense on this loan ($500k distributed / $1.5m loan balance) is now attached to the boat(s).