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27 January 2025 | 48 replies
I have experience in single family fix and flip, 1-4 family rentals, small apartments (10-30 unit), 100+ unit apartments, development, commercial retail, industrial and office.
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13 January 2025 | 12 replies
This could be an opportunity to add value by offering to help with clearing or relocating those items as part of any potential agreement.Why This Could Be a Good Move for YouYou see long-term potential in the property, especially with the large lot and development possibilities (even if those are years down the line).As the current tenants, you have the advantage of a direct relationship with the landlord and familiarity with the property, reducing competition and risk.This could be a chance to lock in a property that you might otherwise lose if it hit the open market, especially in today’s competitive environment.Challenges to ConsiderIf the landlord is emotionally tied to the property or reliant on rental income, they may be reluctant to sell.Financing could be tricky, especially with today’s interest rates and the gap between the current rent and what a conventional loan might cost.The development potential you’re interested in is likely a long-term play, which means the property could be financially tight in the short term, especially if you’re only breaking even or slightly negative on cash flow.Structuring a Potential DealTo make this feasible, you’ll likely need to explore creative financing options that align with both your financial capacity and the landlord’s goals.Seller Financing: Propose a deal where the landlord acts as the lender, allowing you to make monthly payments directly to them.
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19 January 2025 | 7 replies
Some things have shortcuts, but developing relationships isn't one of them.
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15 January 2025 | 8 replies
We’re developers managing our own portfolio and don’t have any outside investors.
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22 January 2025 | 22 replies
The developers pushing agents to sell one of their townhouses as a STR really inflated the asset cost cause they were pricing it on a revenue structure, not asset.
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13 January 2025 | 7 replies
Looking for various tax strategies to reduce the reality that a large RV or boat is a grossly depreciating assetI would not have a loan, so claiming it as a primary or secondary residence and claiming the mortgage deduction is not applicable.I sold my primary residence and I have several rental properties which I use as I'm fixing them up.What I'm pondering is living aboard and working aboard developing a new product, while traveling.
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3 February 2025 | 11 replies
Thanks as always.RL Local PM here, we develop and have a wide portfolio, happy to model a cashflow analysis and if possible, find ways to increase your properties income.
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19 January 2025 | 9 replies
I had to develop tenacity and perseverance when starting my business back in the mid 1990's.
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18 January 2025 | 5 replies
Hey All, one important aspect to consider about real estate developing paper losses.
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1 February 2025 | 14 replies
They are developing along the river so a lot of upside here (look up hazelwood green).