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Gaetano Ciambriello Student Housing PROs and CONs
30 April 2024 | 6 replies
Lots of sprinting and longer periods where there is minimal activity.Leasing season is 2.5 months of non-stop tenant inquiries and requests.
Troy F. How do you invest into Adult Care facilities
30 April 2024 | 4 replies
The nurses would come stay at the facility and care for the adults for a period of time.
Mounish Thatikonda Failed to estimate a rehab
30 April 2024 | 8 replies
Or, find a property that you feel very good about and make an offer with an inspection period to get your DP back if it doesnt work.
David Ounanian What financing options are available for real estate investors?
30 April 2024 | 2 replies
Here are some common financing options:Traditional Mortgage: Obtain financing from banks with a down payment, paying off over time with interest.Hard Money Loans: Short-term loans with higher interest rates, often from private investors, suitable for quick acquisitions or credit-challenged investors.Private Money Lenders: Individuals or groups offering direct loans, with terms negotiated privately.Seller Financing: Buyers make payments directly to sellers over an agreed period, with terms negotiated between parties.Home Equity Line of Credit (HELOC): Borrow against existing property equity with a revolving credit line, typically offering flexibility.Real Estate Crowdfunding: Pool funds with other investors via online platforms for various real estate projects, offering diverse investment opportunities.1031 Exchange: Defer capital gains taxes by reinvesting sale proceeds into similar properties within a specific timeframe, useful for tax optimization.REITs (Real Estate Investment Trusts): Invest indirectly in real estate through publicly traded companies, offering liquidity and diversification.Joint Ventures/Partnerships: Collaborate with other investors to share resources and risks, leveraging each other's strengths for larger projects.Subject To Financing: Buy a property subject to the existing mortgage that's in place on the property (doesn't get paid off when the property sells).Assumable Mortgage: Buy a property and assume the mortgage that the seller already has in place.Lease Option: Rent a property with the option to buy it prior to a later date.Debt Service Credit Ratio (DSCR): A loan approved based on the income potential of the propertyThese options cater to different investor needs, preferences, and financial situations, providing flexibility in real estate investment strategies.Thanks,
Diana Tran Advice On Negotiating Repairs With Seller
30 April 2024 | 4 replies
Make sure you use the extended inspection period wisely to double-check everything.
Christopher Jason Lloyd Wholesalers required to have license in VA
30 April 2024 | 54 replies
Adds to the definition of "real estate broker" any individual or business entity who sells or offers to sell, buys or offers to buy, negotiates, or otherwise deals in real estate contracts, including assignable contracts, on two or more occasions in any 12-month period for compensation or valuable consideration.
Rakesh Gowerneni General contractor referral in Northern Virginia
29 April 2024 | 2 replies
I am looking for help with estimating rehab costs and to help during the rehab period... 
Jay Patel Multifamily Development in MA/NH
29 April 2024 | 2 replies
Lastly, does anyone have any guidance on what to present in an LOI for DD periods/ approval period and extensions.
Cassandra Alessio House requires only cash offers
30 April 2024 | 6 replies
Maybe you can include a clause that if closing does not happen within a given time period that you will increase your EMD or the total price they get. 
Wes Foster BRRRR in Galveston, TX
29 April 2024 | 0 replies
Learning about the 6 month and 12 month "seasoning" periods really threw are wrench into our plans.