Fumi Maher
Seeking advice for aouse hacking strategy in Austin
29 November 2024 | 8 replies
"what does your M-F schedule look like" "how do you decompress at the end of a long day?"
Stuart Udis
If you are buying lower cost SFH's what is your exit?
9 December 2024 | 20 replies
Alternatively they can purchase a portfolio of occupied homes at a discounted price because the seller of the portfolio in most instances first tried their hand at selling the homes individually to the owner occupant and after experiencing 13-15% in disposition fees and expenses realized its not worth the effort and better to package the assets and sell discounted to another investor.Keep in mind, most of these SFH's are in stagnant markets meaning limited appreciation and if you ever took the time to look at an amortization schedule there's no meaningful principal paydown for many years.
Eric Carlstrom
First-Time STR Buyer --- Feedback / Guidance Requested
26 November 2024 | 21 replies
I see too many depreciation schedules done on 27.5 day depreciation schedules for STRs.
Ally Gao
What is the best alternative for carpet flooring
19 November 2024 | 9 replies
If there is currently ceramic on the exiting floor, either remove it or scuff it up with a grinder to provide some 'tooth' for the compound to adhere to.These steps take a bit more effort, but the end result will look better and last WAY longer.Good luck!
Kristin Boekhoff
Practical Questions for Small Multifamily
25 November 2024 | 8 replies
I would also call pest companies in your market to see what the schedule looks like.Snow removal is on the landlord, and icing the walkways.
Jonathan Greene
Why You Should Stop Talking About Quitting Your Job Before You Have Your 1st Property
26 November 2024 | 46 replies
Quote from @Jonathan Greene: Quote from @James Hamling: Thing is @Jonathan Greene, your message, as true as it may be, comes across to a whole generation like that of the person giving away apples and tooth brushes for Halloween.....
Dongzi Wu
Outstanding Real Estate Solutions Scam (ORES)
28 November 2024 | 184 replies
I haven't heard of any meeting scheduled.
Ricky Hernandez
First Time Home Buyer Inspection
20 November 2024 | 15 replies
A good HI will go over your house with a fine-toothed comb.If you can find an Ex (or Retired) HI that is also Certified, that would be even better, since they will understand the structure/electrical/plumbing systems in more detail than a regular HI...
Qwee Parker
Student loans factored into DTI?
24 November 2024 | 2 replies
If a student loan is in repayment, or scheduled to begin within 12 months from the date of VA loan closing, the lender must consider the anticipated monthly obligation in the loan analysis and utilize the payment established by calculating each loan at a rate of five percent of the outstanding balance divided by 12 months.