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Jimmy Jeter New construction, 75% done. About to run out of money
16 January 2025 | 10 replies
What would be my best route to take if we need additional finances?
Victor Yang Taking a small loss to save on taxes?
19 January 2025 | 7 replies
@Victor Yang To use the rental losses to offset any active income (W2), you'd have meet Real Estate Professional status (which would be difficult to do with a W2 job because you'd have to work more on real estate than any other job to qualify) OR have an AGI of $150K or less.
Richard Ferraro Do I Need to Save Additional 2-3% for Buyers Agent?
16 December 2024 | 7 replies
I do not see that home prices have dropped 2-3% and this is a lot of added savings in additional to a downpayment if so. 
Jake Baker My BRRRR Horror Story! What could I have done differently?
26 December 2024 | 18 replies
What started as a promising BRRRR ended with us making the tough decision to sell at a loss after an unexpected disaster.The Numbers:Sold for: +$230KPurchase Price: $115KClosing Costs: $3KRehab Costs: $105K ($49K original rehab, $56K additional repairs due to the car crash)Holding Costs: $31K (12 months)Selling Costs: $16KInsurance Claim Recovery: +$25KNet Income: - $16KWhat Happened:This was supposed to be a BRRRR.
Harmonie Borden The Creative Investor Meetup (virtual)
17 January 2025 | 1 reply
The Creative Investor Meetup is designed for beginning to advanced investors who would like additional strategies when constructing deals.All aspects of real estate investing will be covered including (but not limited to) - Wholesaling, Flipping, Buy and Hold and Commercial with an emphasis on Creative Financing.
Kana Watanabe Los Angeles ADU Experience
14 January 2025 | 11 replies
So you have some great resources right off the bat, my additional Referrals would be too many :)
Tre DeBraga FHA 203K Loan
22 January 2025 | 4 replies
One thing to be aware of is the FHA multifamily self-sufficiency calculation which determines if a property can generate enough rental income to cover its mortgage payments.
John K Smith Property Management Fees in Rochester, NY
21 January 2025 | 1 reply
In our market it is important to make sure they are a licensed broker, carry adequate GL and worker's comp (and name you as additional insured).  
Muhammad Kashif Best way to optimize taxes for new construction of investment property (for flip)
20 January 2025 | 3 replies
@Muhammad Kashif Flipping a property in 6–9 months results in short-term capital gains, taxed as ordinary income (up to 37% federally, plus NJ state taxes up to 10.75%).
Courtney Dettlinger Should I use home equity loan & how
22 January 2025 | 1 reply
This creates two loan payments ($100,000 of equity and $300,000 on the new mortgage).Key NumbersHome Equity Loan Interest Rate: 6%Mortgage Interest Rate: 7%Rental Income: $3,000 per monthExpenses (management, taxes, insurance, maintenance): $800 per monthIncome and ExpensesMonthly Rental Income: $3,000Monthly Expenses: $800Monthly Mortgage Payment: $2,000ExplanationThe investor earns $3,000 in rent each month.They pay $2,000 on the investment property mortgage and $800 on other expenses.This leaves $200 profit each month or $2,400 per year.However, you have to pay $6,000 interest on the equity borrowed.This leaves you with an annual loss of $3,600.While the rental property generates positive monthly income, the interest cost of borrowing the initial $100,000 results in an overall loss.