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Cheryl A. Has anyone invested with Djuric Family Office aka Blake Capital Group
26 January 2025 | 33 replies
Regarding the views on high returns, what advice do you have for small scale investors?
Tove Fox Residential vs. Commercial Real Estate Investing?
5 January 2025 | 13 replies
@Tove Fox - Residential Real Estate InvestingPros:Lower Entry Costs: Easier to get started with less capital required.High Demand: People always need homes, making demand relatively stable.Easier Financing: Mortgages are generally easier to secure with favorable terms.Simplicity: Easier to understand and manage, especially for beginners.Flexibility: You can use it as a personal residence or rent it out.Cons:Tenant Turnover: More frequent turnover leads to vacancy and more management.Lower Cash Flow: Income potential can be modest compared to commercial properties.Emotional Buyers: Residential prices can be influenced by emotions, leading to price volatility.Maintenance Burden: Landlords often deal with repairs and maintenance, which can be time-consuming.Commercial Real Estate InvestingPros:Higher Income Potential: Stronger cash flow and higher returns are common.Long-Term Leases: Tenants often sign longer leases (3-10 years), reducing vacancy risk.Professional Tenants: Business tenants tend to take better care of the property.Valuation Based on Income: Prices are based on the income the property generates, not market emotions.Shared Costs: Tenants often cover property expenses like taxes, insurance, and maintenance (via triple-net leases).Cons:High Entry Costs: Requires more capital or partnerships to get started.Complex Management: More expertise is needed; you may need a professional property manager.Economic Sensitivity: Commercial properties are more sensitive to economic conditions.Challenging Financing: Securing financing can be harder, with stricter terms and higher interest rates.Zoning and Legalities: More complex regulations compared to residential properties.Key Differences:Risk: Residential tends to be lower risk, while commercial offers higher rewards but with greater risk.Management: Residential is easier for DIY investors, while commercial properties usually require a team.Scalability: Commercial properties are easier to scale, offering more potential for significant cash flow increases.
Greg Barber Need to buy more rentals! How to finance them?
26 December 2024 | 3 replies
With interest rates where they are, that could keep your cash flow strong while allowing you to scale
Roy Gottesdiener Pulling out equity will kill my cash flow but I want to grow my portfolio
31 December 2024 | 9 replies
Nothing wrong with wanting to scale and grow but you want to do it steadily.
Tar-U-Way Bright How could I use my LLC
24 December 2024 | 14 replies
Starting out this way shows you’re serious about scaling your business!
John Lee 22, New to REI and looking to network and ask for advice
7 January 2025 | 20 replies
They are houses that nobody wants, which is why you can buy them for the price of a used car.And you are correct - real estate does not scale quickly when you are starting out.
Heidi Kenefick Organaizing finances- baselane vs Rentastic vs avail vs rentredi?
21 January 2025 | 40 replies
I really scaled up my number of doors the last couple of years and didn't bring any new processes to the table and it feels like a mess.
Michael Nguyen New investor....Should I buy single or multi-family?
23 December 2024 | 14 replies
They make it easier to scale your portfolio and build wealth. 
Namal Burman when does 1031 exchange make sense?
27 December 2024 | 4 replies
Lower for a company that focuses only on that and has economies of scale.3.
Josh Buchanan Any reviews of RentRedi?
19 January 2025 | 51 replies
As a smaller, self-managed landlord I think solutions that offer that kind of scheduling/logistics framework are solving for one of the most long-standing self-managed challenges we've had for years: how to scale and systematize operations when you're are landlord or PM out there hustling for your next deal.