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14 February 2024 | 4 replies
Sometimes the seller would agree to take on the role of the lender, which means you can pay them directly over time.Investigate innovative finance techniques such seller carryback financing, subject-to financing, and leasing alternatives.
14 February 2024 | 15 replies
Even when investing remotely, these investment techniques might be useful for gradually accumulating a real estate portfolio:Take into account buying readymade properties.
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14 February 2024 | 8 replies
The IRS has tiers of accepted cost allocation techniques for real estate - a total of 6 tiers!
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13 February 2024 | 5 replies
And using those "advanced techniques" like the BRRRR Method or "Sub To" means that I can even leverage my money further.
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13 February 2024 | 8 replies
We wanted to pay cash for the timber up front we got much better deals doing this and virtually no competition form the Gypos since they are not sophisticated in these more advanced techniques.
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12 February 2024 | 4 replies
It is imperative that you speak with a lender that has been approved by the SBA in order to fully grasp the requirements and explore your options.Creative Financing: You may buy a property with little money up front by using a variety of creative financing techniques, including partnerships, subject-to transactions, and lease options.
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12 February 2024 | 23 replies
This has saved us thousands in direct mail and we'd love to help You be able to employ this technique in your market as well.
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13 February 2024 | 28 replies
When you're preparing to buy your first rental property, keep the following techniques in mind:Think about buying a multiple home, living in one unit, and renting out the others as a house hacking tactic.
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10 February 2024 | 3 replies
@Shonda Rountree the best technique I can recommend is getting a referral from another real estate investor in your market.
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10 February 2024 | 0 replies
16 terms you need to know in commercial real estate:1.Internal Rate of Return (IRR): A metric used to estimate the annualized return on an investment based on the timing and magnitude of cash flows.2.Cash-on-Cash Return: The annual income generated by a property expressed as a percentage of the initial cash investment.3.Discount Rate: The rate used to discount future cash flows to their present value in financial models; often represents the required rate of return.4.Capital Expenditures (CapEx): The funds set aside for property improvements, renovations, or major repairs.5.Gross Operating Income (GOI): The total income generated by a property before subtracting operating expenses.6.Operating Expenses: The costs associated with managing and maintaining a property, including utilities, taxes, insurance, and maintenance.7.Debt Service Coverage Ratio (DSCR): A measure of a property’s ability to cover its debt payments, typically calculated as NOI divided by debt service.8.Loan-to-Value (LTV) Ratio: The ratio of the loan amount to the property’s appraised value, used to assess risk in financing.9.Equity Multiple: A measure of the total return on an investment, calculated as the ratio of total cash flows to initial equity investment.10.Residual Land Value: The estimated value of land after deducting development costs and desired profit margins.11.Sensitivity Analysis: A technique used to assess how changes in key variables (e.g., rent, expenses, interest rates) affect financial model outcomes.12.Operating Pro Forma: A projection of a property’s income and expenses over a specified period, typically used for budgeting and financial analysis.13.Cash Flow Waterfall: A structured distribution of cash flows to different stakeholders in a real estate project, often involving equity investors, lenders, and developers.14.Leverage: The use of borrowed funds (e.g., a mortgage) to finance a real estate investment, potentially amplifying returns but also increasing risk.15.Equity Investment: The amount of money invested by equity partners or investors in a real estate project. 16.