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Victoria Hogan Difficulty finding a tenant
5 December 2024 | 15 replies
If you don’t have one already, try adding a video or virtual tour to attract more interest.Make sure your photos are high-quality and show the best features of the home.
Allison Park Property Management Software, Top 5 under $20
2 December 2024 | 2 replies
I was not able to find any recent comparisons in the last year and since features and pricing change over time, wanted to share my research. 
Marcus Auerbach Mortgage rates going up. Is the market expecting inflation?
24 December 2024 | 25 replies
Investors want a premium on mortgages over the saver treasury bill, historically about 1.7%, but currently more like 2.5% which gets us back over 7% for 30y fixed.I would not be totally surprised if we see 8% in Q1.
Dylan Harris Best Skip Tracing Options?
10 December 2024 | 5 replies
I skip trace John Doe, but get connected or sent to VM for Jane Smith - who isn't on the FC docs, and doesn't come up under the "Premium" skip trace from REIPro that brings up spouse, relatives, etc.).
William Fuller Information about starting a townhome development
14 December 2024 | 4 replies
Anything smaller may not attract larger investors or offer the economies of scale needed for profitability.Design Style: BTR developments often consist of attached townhomes, usually with features like garages and a more upscale design to appeal to renters looking for something between an apartment and a single-family home.Location Factors: The success of your development depends heavily on location.
Michael Plaks DEBUNKED: EOY tax planning "tips and loopholes"
23 December 2024 | 12 replies
For example, you can prepay for your marketing, your entire office rent for next year, your insurance premiums, your property taxes, your attorney's and accountant's fees, and so on.
Thomas Youngman Property Investment in Portugal
19 January 2025 | 269 replies
It has the bonus feature that you can see private offerings and message the sellers directly.
Richard Gann 3 Factors to Consider in Exchanging Your Oregon Rental Property
16 December 2024 | 1 reply
In each category, note how much you are bothered or stressed on a 1 to 5 scale, with 1 = not bothered at all and 5 = stressed out: Pain Points Stress1 to 5 Pain Points Stress1 to 5 Unit turnover Exterior maintenance Advertising for available units Deferred capital expenditures Tenant screening rules Plumbing or electrical emergencies Tenant selection / discrimination rules Mortgage payments Documenting move-in conditions Bookkeeping and bill paying Documenting ongoing conditions Taxes and insurance premiums Dealing with tenant complaints Risk of late payments or non-payments Dealing with neighbor complaints Risk of property damage or vandalism Mold, termites and rodents Premises liability Interior maintenance Evicting tenants If your completed table has mostly 1s and 2s, then congratulations—you are a happy landlord!
Jewell Arceneaux Attention Investors: Scale up starting with FHA
14 December 2024 | 6 replies
This also removes the FHA’s mortgage insurance premium (MIP) requirement, reducing monthly expenses.Owner-Occupied Financing: If your next property will also be owner-occupied (e.g., a duplex or multifamily), you may qualify for a conventional loan with as little as 3%-5% down.HELOC or Cash-Out Refinance: Use the equity you’ve built in your current property to secure a Home Equity Line of Credit (HELOC) or cash-out refinance.
Jadan Williams I need advise on what I should do with 200K
11 December 2024 | 7 replies
Also, you are not buying at a premium and can allow the property to appreciate if that said area is historically improving.