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Ella Marie New and ready to learn hands on
26 January 2025 | 7 replies
The BRRRR strategy, which stands for Buy, Rehab, Rent, Refinance, Repeat, focuses on long-term investment, while the Fix & Flip approach involves purchasing, renovating, and selling properties for a profit.Investing in Airbnb rentals presents a distinct set of challenges, requiring active management and a thorough understanding of local regulations, but it also has the potential for higher returns.Here is a concise overview of the advantages and disadvantages of each method:Fix & Flip:Pros.- Potential for quick profits - Enhances property value - - Adaptable to market trendsCons.- High risk - Time-intensive - Requires substantial capitalBRRRR:Pros.- Builds long-term wealth - Generates rental income - Increases equityCons.- Complex process - Requires financing - Dependent on market conditionsAirbnb:Pros.- Potential for higher returns - Flexible pricing - Short-term commitmentCons.- Requires active management - Subject to regulatory risks - Income can vary seasonallyI wish you the best in your new venture.
David Lewis First Timer - Long Distance Investment?
26 January 2025 | 4 replies
Can try to reposition to Class B, but neighborhood may impede these efforts.Vacancy Est: Historically 10%, but 15-20% should be used to also cover tenant nonpayment, eviction costs & damages.Tenant Pool: majority will have FICO scores of 560-620 (approaching 22% probability of default), many blemishes, but should have no evictions in last 2 years.
James Jefferson Reverse Mortgage Options
26 January 2025 | 5 replies
What would be my best approach, I assume find a private lender and work out some deal with them.All questions and answers will help thank you.Normally the lender for the reverse mortgage will start a foreclosure.
Tony Schmucker New Investor Seeking Advice on Relocating and House Hacking
25 January 2025 | 22 replies
@Tony SchmuckerFrom my experience of working with over 400 investors, your strategy to relocate, house hack, and transition properties to management is a strong, methodical approach.
Michael Klick 2025 and Looking to Invest in Real Estate
21 January 2025 | 7 replies
Plenty of investors have used this approach to grow their portfolios.
Akintunde Aboaba Seeking Advice on Starting Real Estate Investment in 2025
22 January 2025 | 3 replies
Residential property rental: Could this be a scalable and profitable approach, or is it too risky?
Natalie Gelbke-Mattis Asking Seller to JV
20 January 2025 | 1 reply
Looking for feedback on an approach to help grow my hospitality portfolio.   
Anthony Maffei How to Best Leverage $500k in Equity for Additional Income
19 January 2025 | 11 replies
I’m a full-time sales professional at a global GSI, so I’m seeking relatively efficient strategies.Has anyone successfully used cash-out refinances, 1031 exchanges, or other equity-based approaches to boost income?
Rabya Khan Does anyone have experience with Dr. Chau Ong Beyond BNB Secrets MTR Rental Course?
24 January 2025 | 13 replies
The biggest hurdle I see with arbitrage is developing a pitch to use when approaching landlords, which you can probably do with a little research on BP and ChatGPT.
Garrett Jennings Can I do a hybrid of seller financing and bank financing?
17 January 2025 | 4 replies
If I were to approach a seller of a $200k home, and they had a remaining mortgage of $100k, could I get a new bank financed loan for that $100k, and have the seller finance the remaining $100k of equity to me?