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Apryl Skahill How to get spouse on board?
28 January 2025 | 19 replies
A 10-page life vision is too much and too detailed.
Brandon Blackmon Rates for a GC
1 February 2025 | 13 replies
I just wanted a general industry over view of markup. 
Tayvion Payton Would You Pay an 18% Premium for Seller Financing at 2%?
19 January 2025 | 8 replies
On the surface, the deal seems appealing, but there's a catch: the asking price is $475,000, which is about 18% over the market value (based on comps and DealCheck estimates around $402,000).Details of the DealProperty: Duplex, 2,400 sq. ft., Purchase Price: $475,000 ($197.9/sq. ft.).Estimated Market Value: $402,000 ($168/sq. ft.).Financing Terms: 2% interest rate, with a 9-year balloon.Unit B Income: $2,049/month (Section 8 tenant through November 2025).Unit A Income Potential: Similar rent or higher; Section 8 cap for the area is $3,234/month.Monthly Loan Payment (P+I): $1,386.Cash Flow Breakdown (if both units are rented at $2,049/month):Gross Rent: $4,098/month.Vacancy (10%): $410/month.Operating Expenses (37.3%): $1,376/month.Net Cash Flow: $943/month.Key QuestionsWould you be comfortable paying an 18% premium for financing at 2%, especially in a market where current mortgage rates are closer to 7%?
Henry Lazerow Two warnings for the Chicago market! Section 8 lawsuits and fake tenants ID's
22 January 2025 | 12 replies
One way we fight this is with photo verification pre-lease signing and not approving renters who don't view the place in person, our credit underwriting software also flags apps that have a high likelihood of fraud.
Kevin Apolinario Chef, Software Engineer, Real Estate Investor
7 February 2025 | 6 replies
Feel free to shoot me a DM if you want to talk about the market in more detail
Chris Blackburn Tax credit 45L for a 90 unit or 112 unit project? What should it cost?
22 January 2025 | 1 reply
Key Details of the 45L Tax Credit:The credit offers up to $2,000 per eligible unit for builders and developers of residential homes that meet specific energy efficiency criteria.To qualify, the units need to meet or exceed certain energy performance levels in comparison to the national model energy code (e.g., the 2006 or 2009 IECC — International Energy Conservation Code).Cost Considerations for a 90-unit or 112-unit Project:The actual cost of qualifying for the 45L tax credit depends on various factors, including:Energy Efficiency Compliance: The primary cost will come from ensuring that each unit meets the required energy efficiency standards, which typically involve energy modeling, certification from third-party energy raters, and potentially upgrading insulation, HVAC systems, windows, and other components of the building to meet the necessary performance levels.Energy Modeling: Typically, you'll need to pay for an energy consultant or engineer to model the building's energy performance and ensure it qualifies for the credit.
Matt Schreiber North Myrtle Beach STR
5 February 2025 | 9 replies
It's all the about the location and the view.
Kyle Lipko Excited to Learn and Grow in Real Estate Investing!
5 February 2025 | 7 replies
Verifying last 2 years of rental history and income extremely important to find the “best of the worst”.Make sure you understand the Class of properties you are looking at and the corresponding results to expect.The City of Detroit has 183 Neighborhoods we’ve analyzed.DM us if you’d like to discuss this logical approach in greater detail!
Melanie P. WARNING - Justin Goodin is Operating as Goodin Development
23 January 2025 | 30 replies
There is a very big difference in my point of view hearing from someone who knows someone first hand vs. someone who just goes and does some internet research.