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Marcos De la Cruz Anyone have experience with Section 8?
19 February 2025 | 32 replies
Some general pros v cons - I'm sure other people will provide other insights as wellPros: -Above market rents- Monthly rent payment on time that you don't have to worry about or chase anyone down for (if full pay)- No shortage of tenants depending on your standards - Tenants are incentivized to not trash/destroy the unit, otherwise they'll lose their voucher (Yearly inspections made by local S8 inspectors to keep everyone honest- Rental payouts are normally adjusted 1-2 times a year to keep up with market rentsCons:- May take a little while to get onboarded - dealing with local govt can always take longer than expected   - Generally won't have a super high credit score (to be expected given it's the govt paying for rent)- Each unit will need to be inspected and meet a certain living standard in order to be approved for fundingYou'll want to make sure you work with a property manager who has extensive experience in working with S8. 
Dillon Clark Some questions about future investment
30 January 2025 | 6 replies
It would be terrible to lose the home you worked so hard for over a mistake. 
Felicia Nitu SB-423 in Carlsbad: A Quick Guide for Investors and Agents
6 February 2025 | 0 replies
Investors can fast-track their timelines and boost ROI, while agents can use these streamlined rules as a selling point to attract development-minded buyers.In Carlsbad, SB-423 projects are allowed in residential or mixed-use zones near urban areas, with 75% of the site’s perimeter needing to border developed spaces like homes or businesses.
Dean Halpin Need Real Estate Guidance (22 yrs old)
6 February 2025 | 10 replies
This site is an absolute gold mine for those just getting started like yourself.
Josh Smith HOA management in Pigeon Forge
1 February 2025 | 3 replies
This means that not only do we lose the unpaid assessments, but we may also owe the management company the continually increasing pile of late fees. 
Jason Burkart Gift money for family or buy a rental for family?
27 January 2025 | 9 replies
If you put the house in her name and you have siblings or other folks who would have a claim as a direct heir on her estate, you run the risk of losing the property to another heir. 
Richard Schubert Under contract for 3rd SFR
11 February 2025 | 21 replies
Another example of finding opportunity by being on site
Charles Roberts Who owns short term rentals in Japan?
24 January 2025 | 5 replies
What's the point of getting cash flow if you lose all your capital?
Zoe Brennan New Agent & Aspiring Investor
18 February 2025 | 24 replies
If you try to go over the whole list, you’ll lose the attention of an average person and they won’t remember anything!
Ryan Leake BiggerPockets mobile phone app?!
31 January 2025 | 8 replies
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