Jim Lynch
Minimum "boxes to check" for tenant screening, assuming you are self-managing
31 January 2025 | 6 replies
For example, I mention that every adult must pay a $30 application fee, pass my credit/criminal background, make a combined income of 3x the rent, and whether or not the property accepts pets.
David Robert
Single family home with severe cigarette damage, great price
28 January 2025 | 4 replies
Based on what my real estate agent thinks that this quote will be, roughly, and the after repair value, it looks like I could buy this property in cash, spend a month or two fixing the damage, and then put a mortgage for roughly 1.6x what I paid for it and thus have a cash flowing property at a few hundred dollars per month and a little more money in my bank account ready for a down payment on the next deal.
Nicolas Tow
Re Zoning Property from RS-3 to RT3.5 or RT 4
23 January 2025 | 9 replies
@Jennie Berger The RS-3 Zone allows for Single-Family residences & 2-Flats as "Permitted Uses"; however, the RS-3 Zone still requires 2,500 sq.ft. of lot area per unit (i.e. 5,000 sq.ft. for a 2-flat) unless the lot meets the exception for the characteristic of the block as previously mentioned by Nicolas; then it can be reduced to 1,500 sq.ft. per unit in order to construct a 2-flat.
Mark S.
preREO - First Mortgage Secured by Vacant Property
24 January 2025 | 42 replies
This would typically include legal fees, the receiver's fees and costs, and the repair costs.
Leon G.
Getting out of the rental business after 10 years
10 January 2025 | 67 replies
With DSTs you need to make sure that the various fees don’t negate your profits.
Dan Noci
How to delete a post.?
31 January 2025 | 46 replies
We give users the ability to edit a post for 10 minutes after posting for those situations where you say something that you realize upon review needs a tweak.
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.
Chris C.
Anyone have experience with Elite Funding Group LLC
28 January 2025 | 17 replies
I have read in forums that upfront fees are generally big no-no's.
Scott Trench
Plotting the Relationship Between Social Media Presence and Real Estate Fund IRR
31 January 2025 | 8 replies
.- Working a W2 as a firefighter, posting and consuming content- Leaving my W2 to dive deep into real estate investing and working as an agent... and still watching/posting content all while business was ok - Deleting social media apps (one have one on my phone that I use 10 minutes or less a day), diving deep into building my business and skills which have drastically increased due to pure focus and increasing my business significantly- moral of the story... focus on the things you need to do in business (dollar productive activities) and life experiences while reducing consumption will increase your success