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2 February 2025 | 178 replies
If you want out of the deal, 6% interest isn’t even enough to cover inflation, we deserve way more interest for use of our funds and the profits Werner Mercado is making at our expense.
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19 January 2025 | 47 replies
Operating expenses like property management fees are capped and transparent, ensuring owners can’t inflate costs or misuse funds.3.
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21 January 2025 | 59 replies
-Periods of vacancy or under-market rents-Property management fees (if you’re not self-managing)-Inflation impacting maintenance and insurance costsTo truly live on rental income, you’d need:Conservative cash flow projections: Don’t base your expectations on best-case scenarios.A cushion for unexpected expenses: This is where many investors fall short, reinvesting cash flow or dipping into reserves for surprise costs.2.
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25 December 2024 | 22 replies
I edge my odds by not allowing 1) last minute check-ins (must be at least 2 days in advance) 2) No 1 night stays (eliminates partiers) 3) Must have previous good reviews.These will vette 99% of your guests adequately....
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13 December 2024 | 12 replies
It just seems odd to me.
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12 December 2024 | 7 replies
Seems odd I cannot get a response this time, I even called there number and it goes to a woman's voicemail?
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28 December 2024 | 8 replies
Oddly, they both really didnt like eachother, but this contracter brought in money and the addict was, well, an addict.
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17 December 2024 | 9 replies
Best bet is likely (not absolute - everyone's situation is different) is to look at a national lender or broker that has options in lots of states - its a great development versus 20 odd years ago, with technology, internet, places like this - can have access to many more options than before (local broker or lender thats it)
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18 December 2024 | 9 replies
However, if you're saying the one is leaving but they still plan on paying their portion of the rent that seems odd to me....
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9 January 2025 | 116 replies
This is a great way to screen out the odd balls. 2.