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Steven Nguyen Advice needed--BRRR- SFH
21 January 2025 | 4 replies
Budget these carefully into your overall project plan to avoid surprises.Rehab Budget: Ensure that bids are received from multiple contractors and that adequate reserves are made for cost overruns.ARV: Be conservative on your ARV since the appraisal concerns one person’s opinion.
Fredrick C. Oesterle accepting multiple applications
9 January 2025 | 4 replies
When managing multiple applications, it’s crucial to ensure your process is both fair and compliant with local, state, and federal housing laws, including the Fair Housing Act.A best practice to avoid any perception of bias or confusion is to process and work on one application at a time.
Conor Neville When to approve tenants?
22 January 2025 | 7 replies
I highly encourage everyone to view the property before putting money down, but that's not ideal for many of them, so I do allow them to rent "sight unseen," but I am very open with them to ensure they don't show up and back out.1.
Account Closed PM needs ss#
22 January 2025 | 14 replies
- Of course, most of these PMCs weren't even properly licensed and were typically one-person companies.If you have an LLC, the PMC will only need the LLCs EIN.- If you chose to set up your LLC as a pass-thru entity, then you will need to supply your SSN.FYI - to avoid getting nasty letters from the IRS about errors (which might cause us to be audited), we will ask for a copy of your EIN assignment letter or a copy of your SSN card to confirm those numbers.
Ricky Moore First-Time Poster Seeking Advice: How to Approach Heir About Inherited Property
16 January 2025 | 2 replies
Here’s the context:The house appears vacant, with a large tree that has fallen on the property.From what I can see, the house seems full of furniture and might even be a hoarder home.I’ve skip-traced the property and found that the owner has unfortunately passed away.The house seems to be mortgage-free, and I’ve identified three phone numbers associated with the son, who I believe is the heir.I’d like to reach out to the son to express my interest in purchasing the property, but I want to ensure I do so respectfully while also gathering the right information.Here are my questions:What’s the best way to approach the heir while showing my condolences for their loss?
Deirdre Lizio Should you pick a property manager based on price or service?
17 January 2025 | 23 replies
Hey Deirdre,To address your questions:Providing freedom by handling day-to-day operations.Offering peace of mind through proactive maintenance and tenant communication.Reducing risks by staying ahead of legal requirements, tenant screening, and dispute resolution.Enhancing the bottom line by identifying cost-saving opportunities while ensuring tenant satisfaction to reduce turnover.Is the experience still important when the property thrives financially?
Jonathan Small 50% Rule vs DSCR > which do you use to calculate a good rental
15 January 2025 | 4 replies
With the numbers you provided above, you will have to ensure you have healthy reserves.
Melissa Stanley Starting with a Friend (LLC?)
28 January 2025 | 6 replies
Consider defining clear roles, ownership percentages, and responsibilities upfront, and ensure you’re protected if the partnership doesn’t work out.Since you already own properties, it might be worth consulting a CPA who specializes in real estate for advice on tax strategies specific to your situation.
Rebeca Moreno Buying my first multi-family unit
17 January 2025 | 9 replies
A Property Manager can also assist with understanding local regulations and the practical aspects of property management, ensuring you make a well-informed decision.Feel free to share more about your specific needs.
Rosmery Then Seeking Advice and Contractor Recommendations for a Fort Lauderdale Multifamily Conve
23 January 2025 | 8 replies
First thing I'd look is the zoning for that property to ensure ADU/multifamily is even possible.