Karen Smith
The Rise of Private Lending: What's Your Experience?
13 January 2025 | 12 replies
It’s interesting how you mention that offering flexibility as a lender has opened up opportunities for borrowers to pursue deals they might not have otherwise been able to.As a private money lender, I'm always looking for ways to improve my services and better support investors like yourself.
Donald DiBuono
Creative Finance Deal Need Advice!
9 January 2025 | 4 replies
If we rent to own, they are OK, but we cant refinance because we don't have the deed.Are there any unique scenarios to help us get the property for little money out of pocket, we have the ability to have the deedSign a lease agreement with a purchase option that allows you to buy the property at an agreed price at the end of the lease term, consider establishing a partnership with the seller to jointly invest in property repairs and improvements.
Kyle Deboer
Raising Down Payment Money
29 January 2025 | 25 replies
Your credit score will be worth improving to acquire better financing options.
Rafael Valdor
Renting out my townhouse: DIY vs. PM vs. Realtor
11 January 2025 | 14 replies
I manage my own properties as do my clients; with the electronic resources for screening, rent collection, more - the ROI is greatly improved and you retain control of the property.Hope this helps.
Luka Jozic
Experience of OOS investing in Cleveland after 1.5 years.
29 January 2025 | 107 replies
At the same time, someone else reduces your debt, and you get to use the tax code to improve your tax situation legally.
Jared Mink
Evicting Tenants prior to or at purchase
6 January 2025 | 1 reply
I would want to make improvements to all units and increase the rent to market value when the renovations are completed.
Melody R.
Thoughts about the virtual CPA firm The Real Estate CPA?
16 January 2025 | 18 replies
We’re using a well-known Columbus CPA firm this year and for a similar price the work has been better, and the engagement is night and day improved.
Laura S.
Advice for 1st time landlord evaluating applicant
6 January 2025 | 5 replies
She paid us up front for 12 months of rent & then paid herself each month & at the end of year 1 she paid us for another 12 months...she did this until her credit improved.
Fed Finjap
Reflecting on my first year house hacking a 3-flat in Chicago
2 January 2025 | 11 replies
It wasn’t how I wanted to kick things off, but I worked with a contractor to get the bathroom fixed and functional.Once that was behind me, I focused on improving the building and maximizing income:I installed a shared washer and dryer for the tenants, a major upgrade that added convenience and increased the property’s value.I rented out the two garage parking spaces, bringing in consistent revenue.I also raised rents for the second- and third-floor tenants I inherited to be just below market-rate.
Briar Blake
Property Managers Violated Contract
25 January 2025 | 13 replies
Has your property been improved by getting the WH?