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Account Closed 15 Undeniable Reasons It's Time to Sell Your Investment Property
10 October 2024 | 0 replies
It may be a good time to sell when the market is experiencing high demand, rents have stagnated or decreased, and your property has substantially increased in value compared to its initial purchase price.To decide if it’s the right time to sell, compare the increase in rental rates with the increase in property prices.
Melanie Baldridge If you want to be a real estate pro, you need to understand the TERMS:
9 October 2024 | 1 reply
Here are a few definitions that you absolutely must know.Bookmark this thread and use it as your cheat sheet for 2024.Okay, let’s dive in:Here are the terms that I’ll define in this thread:-DEPRECIATION-BONUS DEPRECIATION-COST SEGREGATION -BASIS-LAND VALUE-IMPROVEMENT VALUE-3115-RECAPTUREDEPRECIATION:Depreciation is the decrease in $$ value of your asset over time due to wear & tear, etc.Standard depreciation is deducted evenly over 27.5 years for residential and 39 years for commercial.Even w/o cost segregation you get to deduct depreciation each year.BONUS DEPRECIATION:This is an accelerated depreciation method.
Johnny McKeon WOULD YOU buy your interest rate DOWN to 6.375% for $22k? With a 34 month breakeven
12 October 2024 | 16 replies
Johnny, I know exactly which lender your working with.I am going to tell you, there are better options.Look around a bit, That prepay is 5% fixed for 3 years.I wouldn't pay 22k to buy a rate down in a decreasing rate environment.A 7.75% on a 3,2,1 declining prepayment is a better bet. 
Ralph Noyes Refinancing a 30yr owner occupied 6.8% to a lower 30yr vs 15yr - Thoughts?
9 October 2024 | 1 reply
Was looking at projections today based on rate cut cycles and chances are we could see rates drop into the high 4's/low 5's in the next couple of years on average (that's based on previous cycles and a decreasing spread between the 10yr and mortgage rates). 
Mohit Khanna Australian investor looking at entering US residential market
16 October 2024 | 25 replies
., a 5-4-3-2-1 structure) where the penalty decreases each year, and others waive penalties after a certain number of years.
Jake Andronico House hacking at 22 - What I regret...
11 October 2024 | 56 replies
After they see the full benefits (decreased living expenses, appreciation, debt pay down from your tenants, depreciation), then their mind will change :)What is the business plan transitioning from HH#1 to HH#2?
Hadar Cohen Should I Use Cash or Take a Hard Money Loan for My First Investment?
10 October 2024 | 9 replies
Using more of your own money decreases your liquidity, making it harder to qualify for a future loan. 
Frank Barletta Houston: Gross Weather, Lovely Investing
9 October 2024 | 9 replies
The average sale time decreased by 23.3%, indicating a quick turnover which is beneficial for investors looking for liquidity​​.Property Analysis:Rental income potential: $2,500 - $2,900 per unit, totaling $5,000 - $5,800 per month.Rental Strategy: With the high demand for rentals in the area, this property could generate a steady rental income.
Samuel M. Pay Off Loan Sooner?
7 October 2024 | 9 replies
Or because you’re trying to decrease risk?  
Samuel Koekkoek Need Advice: Renting vs. Buying in San Diego with $1.5M in the Bank
9 October 2024 | 13 replies
-Increases the Value of the property, almost always by at least the invested amount, in many areas of San Diego, it can increase the value of the property by as much as 150% of the invested amount-Decreases your risk profile, having 4 units instead of 2, helps stabilize your rental revenue when vacancies and repairs have to happen.