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11 February 2025 | 13 replies
The high HOA fee is already a factor, so ensure you’re comfortable with the overall carrying costs.Focus on the Land Value: Since the lot has development potential, you’re looking at this as a long-term investment.
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9 February 2025 | 173 replies
@JC Wu yes I do think that SF and core Bay Area has mid to long term appreciation upside.
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29 January 2025 | 2 replies
Keep in mind, you should have already had a conversation with the hard money Lender to know their terms and process, and be ready to perform.
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12 February 2025 | 3 replies
At one point my Brokerage employed over 70 Agents and trust me, those stats track.So when a company starts advertising on my show, or an Agent starts working at my Brokerage I can usually if they'll make it long term or if they'll flame out.
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10 February 2025 | 2 replies
I imagine it would also have a lot to do with your long term goals in real estate.
13 February 2025 | 1 reply
Mostly on a long term scheduled with deferred maintenance.
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12 February 2025 | 29 replies
Very few allow any subordinate financing below their note but I do have ONE that allows 90% CLTV (they loan 75% and allow you to secure a 15% seller carryback as long as you come in with 10%).
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1 February 2025 | 9 replies
I have a w-2 income and own three properties, all long term rentals, that I've had for a few years.
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11 February 2025 | 3 replies
Keeping the Vancouver property could provide strong rental income, long-term appreciation, and diversification, but it also comes with tax implications, foreign ownership rules, and management challenges.
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8 February 2025 | 3 replies
i tell them all the time to find a good W2 job you like and you plan on staying with a long time.