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Spencer Dixon Creative Deal making
4 February 2025 | 0 replies
So a loss of about 55k We did a lease to own option so I could immediately take over expenses but keep their primary resident loan and interest rate.We agreed to a deal which would cover all their expenses at closing, their remaining loan balance, and $45,000.
Arion Lewis Starting my journey
11 February 2025 | 4 replies
•One-year rental restrictions aren’t necessarily a dealbreaker if you can afford to cover association fees for that time or live in the unit while making upgrades.2.
Steven Rosenfeld What do you think of syndicate sponsor Goodegg Investments?
26 January 2025 | 51 replies
It has provided no estimate of when distributions will be resumed.Nonetheless, it continues its barrage of self-promotion and continues to project large profits on current offerings.The proof is in the pudding.
Ming Huang OKC long term investments experience and recommendations
6 February 2025 | 9 replies
Can try to reposition to Class B, but neighborhood may impede these efforts.Vacancy Est: Historically 10%, but 15-20% should be used to also cover tenant nonpayment, eviction costs & damages.Tenant Pool: majority will have FICO scores of 560-620 (approaching 22% probability of default), many blemishes, but should have no evictions in last 2 years.
Paris Scroggins Looking for local knowledge
1 February 2025 | 2 replies
Can try to reposition to Class B, but neighborhood may impede these efforts.Vacancy Est: Historically 10%, but 15-20% should be used to also cover tenant nonpayment, eviction costs & damages.Tenant Pool: majority will have FICO scores of 560-620 (approaching 22% probability of default), many blemishes, but should have no evictions in last 2 years.
Krystal Stone Renting our residential house to a group home, Any advise?
2 February 2025 | 10 replies
This sounds risky, are you being compensated by additional rent and have you checked with your insurance to ensure you are covered
Will Mejia Paid off Rental Property!
17 February 2025 | 21 replies
These are leased to businesses (like chain stores) that cover taxes, insurance, and maintenance, making them much more hands-off than residential rentals.Real Estate Syndications / REITs – You can invest passively in commercial real estate (apartment complexes, self-storage, industrial, etc.) through syndications or real estate investment trusts (REITs) without being a landlord.Hard Money Lending / Private Lending – With $500K in equity, you could act as a private lender, funding real estate investors who flip homes or develop properties.
Jonathan Small 50% Rule vs DSCR > which do you use to calculate a good rental
7 February 2025 | 5 replies
However, they approach financial health from different angles.The 50% Rule is a quick estimate that suggests operating expenses (excluding mortgage principal and interest) will roughly equal 50% of the property's gross income.The DSCR is a more precise calculation (Net Operating Income / Total Debt Service) that determines if a property generates enough income to cover its debt obligations.Deal example:- Class C middle class neighborhood- 4bd / 2ba single family house- ARV: 190k- Purchase: 105k- Rehab: 35k- Market rent: $1,400-1,525- Section 8: $1,475- Property manager: 10%- Taxes: 125 month- Insurance $1250 yr- HOA: $55 month- purchased and rehabbed with all cash.
Jonathan Chan Coming back to BP
5 February 2025 | 9 replies
Sounds like you’ve covered a lot of ground in just four years—BRRRRs, wholesaling, land flipping, and now lending.
Joseph D. Moore Single Family Home
24 February 2025 | 9 replies
So, I would suggest at least raising the rents, just to cover that increase in expenses.