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Matt Hubert Advice on Using Equity
26 June 2024 | 4 replies
Cash-Out Refinance: If you refinance the property, you can pull out cash based on the equity, which can be used for down payments on BRRRR properties.Collateral for Loans: The farm can be used as collateral for obtaining loans for other investment properties.BRRRR Investments:Immediate Cash Flow: BRRRR properties will likely generate some positive cash flow right away.Faster Turnover: BRRRR allows you to recycle your capital more quickly, aiding rapid portfolio growth.Initial Investment: $60,000 can potentially fund multiple BRRRR properties, providing diversity and multiple income streams.Farm Investment:Emotional Value: Maintaining the farm within the family has intrinsic value that cannot be quantified.Long-Term Appreciation: The farm's value may appreciate significantly over time, providing a substantial future asset.Monthly Cost: The $400 monthly cost needs to be factored into your budget, as it’s a non-cash-flowing asset in the short term.Decision Points:Emotional vs.
Austin Nicol Choosing a House Hacking Market?
25 June 2024 | 7 replies
Here’s a detailed breakdown of these two types of markets and the factors that contribute to each:Cash Flow Market, a cash flow market is one where rental income exceeds the expenses of owning the property (mortgage, taxes, insurance, maintenance, and property management), resulting in positive monthly cash flow for the investor.Key Characteristics:High Rental Yields: Properties typically have high rental yields compared to their purchase prices.Stable or Slow Appreciation: Property values increase slowly over time, if at all.Lower Property Prices: Generally, property prices are lower, making it easier to achieve positive cash flow.Higher Rental Demand: Strong demand for rentals due to economic factors, demographics, or local employment conditions.Factors Contributing to Cash Flow Markets:Economic Stability: Stable job markets and steady local economies that support rental demand.Rental Market: High percentage of renters compared to homeowners.Affordability: Affordable property prices relative to rental income.Local Policies: Landlord-friendly laws and regulations.Appreciation Market, an appreciation market is one where property values increase significantly over time, offering substantial capital gains upon sale, but rental yields may be lower, resulting in lower monthly cash flow.Key Characteristics:High Property Value Growth: Significant annual increases in property values.Lower Rental Yields: Rental income may not cover the monthly expenses, leading to lower or even negative cash flow.Higher Property Prices: Generally higher property prices, which can make it harder to achieve positive cash flow.Strong Economic Growth: Rapid economic growth, population influx, and development.Factors Contributing to Appreciation Markets:Economic Boom: Strong local economy with job growth and high-paying industries.Population Growth: Influx of people moving to the area, increasing demand for housing.Infrastructure Development: Significant investments in infrastructure, amenities, and services.Desirability: High quality of life, good schools, and attractive neighborhoods.I hope this information finds you well. 
Neil Narayan Austin’s Evolution into Tech Hub and its Effect on the Office Commercial Real Estate
23 June 2024 | 0 replies

2024 Trends to Watch:
- Smaller leases (1,000-15,000 square feet) make up the majority of transactions and movement in 2023.- Tech companies are increasingly starting to call employees back to the office in a hybrid ...

Geoffrey Paugam Out of state Investing
25 June 2024 | 51 replies
Investing in Ohio, specifically Cleveland,  is a great idea in my opinion.Recently, we have been breaking grounds on large development plans such as the Cleveland Cavalier's Perfomance Center, Blue Abyss aerospace training facility, Sherwin Williams HQ, and not to mention the multi million dollar Metro Health development that was completed recently that has just started adding rapid appreciation in the Clark-Fulton area.These projects will only increase demand and most are in the beginning phases.  
Zane Ritter The Next Move - Attempting to Start
23 June 2024 | 25 replies
However, the home is in an A-class area that is rapidly growing and could prove profitable once the property could be refinanced at a lower rate.
Julie Muse Robinson Ferry Rd: Swift Sale Success with J.L. Beasley!
22 June 2024 | 0 replies
This rapid transaction showcased our efficient investment strategy and ability to deliver profitable outcomes swiftly.
Julie Muse South Holloway Church Rd: Quick Flip Success with Julie Bilyeu!
22 June 2024 | 0 replies
This rapid transaction showcased our efficient investment strategy and ability to deliver profitable outcomes swiftly.
Tomer Maoz Should i pull equity from my rentals using HELOC
23 June 2024 | 12 replies
If you plan to pay down quickly, splitting into two loans makes more sense because you can attack the more expensive loan with the extra principal payments and rapidly change the weightings, reducing the blended rate with each payment (fyi - most investment property 2nd liens will have prepay penalties).
Florencio Nayve Best areas in Alabama for rental property appreciation
21 June 2024 | 30 replies
Baldwin County has two main areas that I would look into:Daphne-Spanish Fort-Fairhope areas and the beach areas of Gulf Shores and Orange BeachThere are also multiple areas of Mobile that make for great appreciation plays:Spring Hill, 36608MidtownWest MobileSaraland is right outside of Mobile and is growing rapidly as well
Scott Eranio Looking for advice on planned move
22 June 2024 | 8 replies
But even more than that, Dallas in general is growing RAPIDLY and is a hub for healthcare entities which fits well with your line of work.With that being said, there are some great investment potential in Texas.