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Steve S. What type of locks do you use for external doors on your rentals?
25 January 2025 | 18 replies
.), but the bedrooms are regular keys, as @Jonathan C. mentioned for the front door, the unit is set up to send me an email when the batteries are low. i also have another student rental ( 8 rooms, 2 entry, 2 units + utility room) one master key and each bedroom has its own key that will get students in the entry, there unit, and there own bedroom. had a locksmith do that one. cost me a few hundred dollars with keying and supplying the locks ( 13 total ). i like both setups but may look into the landlord locks again for my 3rd student rental i just purchased.
Luisa Morejon What to do with the proceeds of the sale of my home?
1 February 2025 | 23 replies
Personally, I'm in the growth phase so I'm still working to acquire more properties and utilize more leverage. 
Kaushik Sarkar First time investment in Multi unit retail
20 January 2025 | 6 replies
thanks for the guidance @Kaushik Sarkar Since it's development it will take longer to get to the exit. 3 years could be right depending on the market, if the project requires entitlements, how long it takes for permits, no major utility obstacles, etc.
Mark S. preREO - First Mortgage Secured by Vacant Property
24 January 2025 | 42 replies
Utilizing the preREO strategy, a receiver (i.e. a local real estate agent or property manager who you may already have a relationship with) could be appointed to make repairs and rent out the home during the foreclosure process.
Matthew Samson Primary Residence Sale -- $1.65mm appreciation -- How to Minimize Capital Gains?
30 January 2025 | 24 replies
To minimize capital gains tax on the sale of their primary residence, your in-laws can utilize the $500,000 capital gains exclusion, potentially explore an installment sale to spread tax liability over several years, or consider converting the property into a rental to use a 1031 exchange for tax deferral eventually.
Paul Novak Small & Mighty Real Estate Investing
21 January 2025 | 14 replies
My advice on sub to is as follows1- COMPLETELY understand the process, implications, liabilities, and possible outcomes before engaging or attempting to engage in a sub to transaction2- Complete disclosure going so far as making sure the other part understands the transaction and possible consequences3- Utilization of an attorney experienced in subject to transactions for setup in such a way that provides some protections in case of default or in case the note is called4- Have a backup plan in case the note is called5 - only use for property that has a TRUE positive cash flow unless the buyer has substantial reserves I myself have purchased 8 properties subject to, but 5 of those were commercial properties which often have notes where a subject to is allowable.  
Michael Beirne Section 8 BRRRR in Baltimore
22 January 2025 | 15 replies
@Michael Beirne Lower priced markets such as Baltimore are very difficult to operate in utilizing entirely 3rd party support.
Spencer Cornelia $50k Loss on First Two Flips | Out of State Investing Gone Wrong
19 January 2025 | 9 replies
When that portion was complete, I could then receive draw money which allowed me to pay my utilities, taxes, and mortgages.
Anthony Simeone Gainesville STR Market
23 January 2025 | 14 replies
Type of construction materials for the build(block/metal frame/wood frame), separate utilities, finishes, tech, cleaning crews, any tips and tricks would be HUGE!