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16 January 2025 | 3 replies
Everyone here wants to be active investors not passive investors.
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7 February 2025 | 8 replies
Use your W-2 income to qualify for multiple loans now, stack a few properties before quitting your job, and consider BRRRR or DSCR loans later to scale.
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14 January 2025 | 1 reply
I'm considering partnering with a non-profit that would manage the sober-living program; with me just providing the house passively for rent on a per bed basis.
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2 February 2025 | 9 replies
Further context, I have zero debt, high 700s credit score, one other investment property here locally. 175k in cash available, looking to do DSCR loans or cash and then refinance.Peoria, Illinois- Great need for lower income housing, market appears to have many options.Lawton, Oklahoma- Looking only at extremely cheap properties, as it seems it’s not terribly hard to find renters.
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4 February 2025 | 8 replies
I'm a local youth pastor in MN and I'm looking into getting started in real estate so that I can provide extra income for my growing family.
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28 January 2025 | 6 replies
Getting a property with a partner / friend will not help you from getting hosed on taxes.I wouldn't move forward - You mentioned beng a high income earner so your hourly rate is very high.
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27 January 2025 | 1 reply
I have all the income and expenses.
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1 February 2025 | 2 replies
Hopefully, you find it helpful and qualifies us to assist you with your goals:)---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Recommend you first figure out the property Class you want to invest in, THEN figure out the corresponding location to invest in.Property Class will typically dictate the Class of tenant you get, which greatly IMPACTS rental income stability and property maintenance/damage by tenants.If you apply Class A assumptions to a Class B or C purchase, your expectations won’t be met and it may be a financial disaster.If you buy/renovate a property in Class D area to Class A standards, what quality of tenant will you get?
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2 February 2025 | 7 replies
I always advise to run a business for 3-6 months without an entity to see if it something you are making money in and something you want to continue doing.Once you have 3-6 months of activity, you have more information to provide to an accountant regarding income so he can provide suggestions on entity type.Best of luck
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12 February 2025 | 10 replies
A popular Excel template is Vertex42 as it automatically includes spaces for property details, rental incomes, expenses, and a summarizing sheet.