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7 February 2025 | 21 replies
Our owners find the statements easy to read, and the platform allows for setting alerts at the property level, creating custom and reportable fields, and offers robust reporting features.While we appreciate RentVine, one feature we miss from Appfolio is its very granular access control.
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6 February 2025 | 34 replies
I've been here since the beginning, or real close to, and am happy to help you navigate and learn the site.As for where to invest, it depends on your goals, your tolerance for risk, and how much control you want.
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16 January 2025 | 13 replies
University of Kentucky and Lexington-Fayette Urban County Government Land Swap: In 2018, the University of Kentucky exchanged 250 acres near its Coldstream Research Campus for control of several important roads in and around campus, contributing to economic development opportunities and improved urban planning.
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6 January 2025 | 4 replies
The lessons you learned the hard way in 2008 will be invaluable now, and it’s great that you’re aiming to stay small-scale and within your comfort zone of Sacramento, which gives you an advantage of knowledge in that market.Given your experience, I'd say start by focusing on three key areas to build confidence and minimize risks:Budget Control: Over-renovating was one of the big mistakes you mentioned.
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1 January 2025 | 3 replies
This implies residential units can be built at lower costs and provide better return. 11) adding an ADU to SFH can make the SFH fall under rent control.
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9 January 2025 | 4 replies
Here are a couple of ways you could structure the deal:Lease Option with Seller Financing: You could lease the property with an option to buy later, allowing you to rehab it while giving the sellers time to find a 1031 replacement property.Seller Financing with Deferred Payment: Structure the seller financing with no immediate payments, allowing you to refinance once the property is appraised, and the sellers can complete the 1031 exchange when ready.Escrow Holdback: Transfer the deed into an escrow account, giving you control without immediate transfer, so the sellers can take their time with the 1031.Third-Party Facilitation: Use a qualified intermediary to hold funds and facilitate the 1031 exchange while you refinance.These options allow flexibility for both you and the sellers.
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9 January 2025 | 9 replies
See what other controls they offer.
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30 January 2025 | 47 replies
FDCPA controls debt collection and makes sure that buyers of defaulted debt don't threaten borrowers with violence , phone calls in the middle of the night and non-existent jail sentences for failure to repay.
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30 December 2024 | 15 replies
california has had statewide rent control on mf units for ~5 years.My experience with rent control is that in the near term rents increase more than without rent control.
6 January 2025 | 1 reply
Leverage is a big factor in real estate investing, as investors can control large assets with relatively small down payments, increasing their potential returns (and risks).6.