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Henrik Arnroed New member planning on first purchase by Q4
11 September 2024 | 6 replies
Atlanta is a great market that draws a lot of travelers and does well with insurance placements as well.
Maria T. Torres What are some key tips and common pitfalls to avoid when closing a residential loan?
11 September 2024 | 5 replies
Really your team are going to be what make a transaction smooth (realtor, lender, insurance agent, title agent, etc). 
Igor Stankevich Seasonal revenue stream risks
11 September 2024 | 7 replies
And basically anything that rings a bell would be helpful.The reason i am asking about this is i am trying to understand if there is a market need (pain) to make revenue streams more predictable and to insure away such risks.
Justin Norman ADU Tax Advantages / Questions
11 September 2024 | 2 replies
My assumptions based off research is I will be able to deduct 1/2 of all allowable expenses based off the ADU square footage (My understanding of that list below)  1/2 Mortgage Interest (Not principle) 1/2 Utilities 1/2 Property Taxes 1/2 Insurance (assuming I don't have separate ADU insurance)  1/2 general house maintenance (depending on the issue and if it's related to the ADU)  1/2 Depreciation (Home value, not land divided by 27.5)  KEY QUESTION: If my mortgage (PITI) is $5400, and all of those ADU deductions equal $3800 monthly, and my ADU income is $1800 monthly, am I allowed to pay the difference in "deductions" from my real estate business income? 
Ian Stedman Heloc to coventional loan
13 September 2024 | 12 replies
Lender only uses 75% of your rents to offset the mortgage payment with taxes and insurance
Josh Aljets Why would high-cash-flow multi-family properties sit on the market?
13 September 2024 | 12 replies
Just in maintenance, PM, and vacancy expenses the $1800 is mostly gone... not to mention landscaping, snow removal, insurance, prperty taxes, cap ex, etc...
Solen Kebede Moving out of my House Hacking home
12 September 2024 | 8 replies
@Solen Kebede Do you have a landlord insurance policy on the property?
Rob Bergeron New Section 8 Rental Numbers for 2025, Jefferson County Down/Rural Counties Up
11 September 2024 | 0 replies
Do you have reliable and affordable insurance?
Siddharth Patel Potential Bed and Breakfast | Ways to evaluate the deal!
13 September 2024 | 12 replies
Operating Expenses:Consider all the costs of running a B&B and event venue—staffing, cleaning, maintenance, utilities, insurance, marketing, and supplies.
Nakul Patel Looking to buy investment property
13 September 2024 | 16 replies
Here's some guidance on buying your first investment property in Southern California or Columbus, Ohio:Down payment:For investment properties, lenders typically require 15-30% down payment on your first investment15% down is possible with excellent credit (700+ score)20-25% down is more common, especially for multi-unit propertiesSection 8 considerations:Pros:Guaranteed portion of rent from governmentPotential for longer-term tenantsMay be easier to fill vacancies in some areasCons:More paperwork and inspections requiredRent amounts set by local housing authorityPotential property damage concernsOther tips:Research local markets carefully - price trends, rental rates, etc.Factor in all costs - taxes, insurance, maintenance, vacanciesConsider starting with a single-family home or small multi-unitBuild a team - real estate agent, property manager, contractorsHave cash reserves beyond just the down paymentUnderstand landlord-tenant laws in your chosen locationI'd recommend talking to local real estate agents in both areas to get more specific market insights.