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10 January 2025 | 20 replies
And this is why you fix your DTI issue, so you can do things properly and not get "creative" and learn the hard way.
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13 January 2025 | 11 replies
To properly evaluate the condition and determine the cost of renovations, always have a professional inspection done before making a purchase.4.
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20 January 2025 | 31 replies
That’s half the cost of Prime’s reduced rate.2nd, like everyone is saying, the cost of setting up and LLC is less than $100… closer to $50… if you just do it yourself through the state (not complicated).3rd, if you want someone to help you draft your operating agreement, hire a local real estate attorney and it will be significantly cheaper than $1660… probably cheaper than $550.4th, if you want someone to do your taxes and help you get your max deductions - talk to a CPA who specializes in real estate and they can review your operating agreement to see if you’re setting yourself up properly, and they can do your regular taxes… and be cheaper than Prime. 5th, a separate CPA can work with you regularly to review your investments and strategies to determine good tax strategies as you look to execute any deals. 6th - don’t lock yourself into a crazy subscription model before you start making money!!!
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11 January 2025 | 6 replies
In other words, you would have already invested thousands prior to the auction just to research the properties and their titles.What is your recommendation because without doing a proper title search (which sometimes takes weeks and passes the auction date), how would you know if what you're buying is a good investment?
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10 January 2025 | 17 replies
that we’ve learned in our 24 years, managing almost 700 doors across the Metro Detroit area, including almost 100 S8 leases:Class A Properties:Cashflow vs Appreciation: Typically, 3-5 years for positive cashflow, but you get highest relative rent & value appreciation.Vacancy Est: Historically 10%, 5% the more recent norm.Tenant Pool: Majority will have FICO scores of 680+ (roughly 5% probability of default), zero evictions in last 7 years.Class B Properties:Cashflow vs Appreciation: Typically, decent amount of relative rent & value appreciation.Vacancy Est: Historically 10%, 5% should be applied only if proper research done to support.Tenant Pool: Majority will have FICO scores of 620-680 (around 10% probability of default), some blemishes, but should have no evictions in last 5 yearsClass C Properties:Cashflow vs Appreciation: Typically, high cashflow and at the lower end of relative rent & value appreciation.
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4 January 2025 | 6 replies
Additionally, ensure that all necessary notices for filing an eviction have been posted and properly documented in your records.
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13 January 2025 | 10 replies
I want to stop being pennywise pound foolish and get things set up properly.
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15 January 2025 | 7 replies
Take ownership of your mistake and learn to do the proper due diligence recommended above😊
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2 January 2025 | 0 replies
You may have heard that staging your home properly can make a big difference when you sell your house, but what exactly is home staging, and is it really worth your time and effort?
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28 January 2025 | 19 replies
Address potential risks by explaining strategies like maintaining emergency reserves, purchasing proper insurance, and conducting thorough due diligence.