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Philip Levi Seeking Advice on Kitchen Remodeling for Rental Property
4 March 2025 | 2 replies
I want to improve the space to attract tenants and increase rental value, but I’m also looking for ways to keep the costs reasonable.I would love to hear your experiences and advice regarding:1.
Dean Halpin Need Real Estate Guidance (22 yrs old)
6 February 2025 | 10 replies
Real wealth is built over time with consistent effort, even when things are difficult.Increase earnings, reduce expenses, save, invest.
Jonathan S. Is 8-12% a Good Return?
11 February 2025 | 6 replies
It allows for passive returns with increased control and diversification.
Juan Perez Turning a Primary Residence into a Rental
14 February 2025 | 8 replies
Remodel while the property is still in your name to increase its basis, which can reduce future capital gains taxes, and take advantage of the capital gains tax exclusion if you sell within three years (up to $250K for single filers or $500K for married couples).
Ryan Thomson How to Make a Great Investment with an Assumable Mortgage—Even w/ Negative Cash Flow
3 March 2025 | 0 replies
But in today’s market, with high interest rates and increasing home prices, finding a perfect deal that checks every box is nearly impossible.
Clarase Mika Why Americans Should Be Investing in German Real Estate: An In-Depth White Paper
24 January 2025 | 0 replies
With its robust legal framework, consistent economic performance, and favorable interest rates, Germany stands out as a top investment destination for foreigners.
Vincent Pflieger Using a $200-250K HELOC to Scale—Looking for Insights from Experienced Investors
27 February 2025 | 25 replies
This was all done while understanding my lenders LTV, DSCR and seasoning requirements.The puzzle consists of finding deals that you can buy at 75% of ARV minus repairs if your lenders LTV is at 75%.
Andrew Bosworth Best current commercial lending options for small/mid-sized apartments?
19 February 2025 | 13 replies
Any unit rented at a level <=80% AMI is considered to be a “Mission Driven” naturally affordable unit.For example, say you’re buying a 10-unit property consisting entirely of 2-bedroom units in an area where the 80% AMI (Mission Driven) rent cutoff for 2-bedroom unit types is $2500.
Adam Meckler How to Raise Rents?
24 February 2025 | 1 reply
If the condition is similar to the market average but your rent is severely under market rate then I take an average between the current rent and the market rent and send them the following message 2 months before their lease is up (assuming you aren't in a rent control market),Dear Tenant,Some nice words and remind them that their lease is up within 2 months, please select the following options about their new lease, also mention that you are doing the best you can to maintain the rent as low as possible but with inflation, insurance and property taxes increasing, you have to raise the rent to keep up with the rising expenses. 1.
Lisa Martin insurance question.... situation in progress :-(
26 February 2025 | 3 replies
You could have your insurance cancelled but more likely you're going to see a rate increase.