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Bryce Jamison Do you buy older homes for long term rentals?
20 January 2025 | 32 replies
"Low enough sales price" is all relative.
Paul Novak Small & Mighty Real Estate Investing
21 January 2025 | 14 replies
You’ve developed a moderately fast wealth accumulation strategy that’s relatively low risk, enabling you to ride out down cycles, negative cash flows, unexpected necessary expenditures, etc.  
Farnaz Z. How to screen a tenant without a social security number?
13 January 2025 | 4 replies
If they get married it will help her earn SS benefits, etc etc. 
Samuel Kim Real estate professional status 750 hours doable?
25 January 2025 | 20 replies
@Samuel Kim - please contact @Chris K. privately and allow him to show you how you can benefit from this wonderful strategy that he implemented for his many health professional clients.
Jamie Parker Vacant Lot Purchase
8 January 2025 | 7 replies
Small (1700 sqft or less) medium (1701 -1999 sqft) and large (2000 sqft or more)Cost benefit analysis Estimates IF 300+ homes are built over 10 yearsAlot of technical information to say that:- When I start development, i will be going into uncharted territory. - New construction will be comped against other new construction - Start out with enough comps to justify the price point- keep the area tight to consolidate the risk vs building one or two in different parts of the same neighborhood. 
Jeffrey A. Should I use a HELOC for first my first flip or find other means?
12 January 2025 | 10 replies
As both an investor and a mortgage broker who has personally used both options, I can say there are benefits to each.It ultimately comes down to comparing the two side by side based on your specific situation.
Erick Pena Advice Needed: Identifying "Good Deals" in Real Estate Investing
20 January 2025 | 14 replies
It will familiarize you with the basic terminology and benefits.
Matthew Posteraro Conservative Scaling for House Hacking
20 January 2025 | 9 replies
that we’ve learned in our 24 years, managing almost 700 doors across the Metro Detroit area, including almost 100 S8 leases:Class A Properties:Cashflow vs Appreciation: Typically, 3-5 years for positive cashflow, but you get highest relative rent & value appreciation.Vacancy Est: Historically 10%, 5% the more recent norm.Tenant Pool: Majority will have FICO scores of 680+ (roughly 5% probability of default), zero evictions in last 7 years.Class B Properties:Cashflow vs Appreciation: Typically, decent amount of relative rent & value appreciation.Vacancy Est: Historically 10%, 5% should be applied only if proper research done to support.Tenant Pool: Majority will have FICO scores of 620-680 (around 10% probability of default), some blemishes, but should have no evictions in last 5 yearsClass C Properties:Cashflow vs Appreciation: Typically, high cashflow and at the lower end of relative rent & value appreciation.
Jonathan Bombaci Spent $209,000 on Attorney Fees in 2024 – Considering In-House Counsel in 2025
8 January 2025 | 11 replies
Quote from @Jonathan Bombaci: This year, our management company, which oversees 700+ units in Massachusetts and New Hampshire, spent over $209,000 on attorney fees, primarily related to evictions.
Clifford Pereira Real Estate Professional (REP) Status guidance
23 January 2025 | 6 replies
However, the 100-hour rule you're referring to is not related to REPS, but rather to the material participation test for short-term rentals.