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30 December 2024 | 5 replies
Even if they did, the side with evidence tends to win.Your deductions seem reasonable and you are clearly trying to be fair.
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6 January 2025 | 10 replies
Hi @Helena Goyvaerts,Investing in the US from a different country is fairly similar to investing as a US citizen, but there are a few differences and a few things to keep in mind.1.
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29 December 2024 | 7 replies
I'm originally from BR and am fairly active there. we see a lot of inventory so also happy to chat offline about this
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2 January 2025 | 8 replies
Be prepared for the learning curve with Detroit—it’s rewarding but comes with its fair share of challenges.If you’d like more specific guidance or have questions, feel free to DM me.
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15 January 2025 | 11 replies
I was working with Kiavi on a DSCR cash out refi 75% LTV on a SF home in NC that is rented to a long-term tenant.We setup the application, credit came through and the appraisal came through for both value of property and the "fair market" rental value.
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1 January 2025 | 0 replies
This included some landmark deals including Rockefeller Center’s $3.5B loan and Miami Beach’s Fontainebleau $1.2B refinancingAlternative lenders filling traditional banking gaps with short-term solutions which has already begun a cycle of consolidation that will likely continue and accelerate in 2025The Office Sector Divide:CBD property values are down 50.7% from 2021 peaksClass A office properties seem to be in their own vacuum of prosperity with trophy properties commanding premium rents ($100+ PSF nationally, up to $247 in top markets) with strong occupancyHybrid work continues impacting older building valuations which have not faired as well, but this may begin to rebalance as more companies are instituting mandates to return to physical officesChallenges & Opportunities:$1 trillion in loans maturing by 2026Interest rates up from 3.5% (2021) to 6.74% (2024)Experts such as AEW’s Michael Acton and Blackstone’s Nadeem Meghji see the best entry point in the last 15–20 years and we agreeMarket Outlook:Current market conditions present unique opportunities, with inflation-adjusted prices at historic lows and yields at decade highs.
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22 January 2025 | 25 replies
For the next 10 months (40 weeks) you spend a fairly reasonable 5 hours a week marketing, communicating with guests and your property manager and bookkeeping.
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1 January 2025 | 26 replies
Thank you, I do try to always be professional, transparent, and fair.
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11 January 2025 | 9 replies
I find that depending on the market $300-500/mo are fairly normal and if compared to what you would pay with a single family home on some utilities, maintenance, and management, it's a good deal.
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4 January 2025 | 14 replies
I'm kinda surprised more people aren't talking about it because it's a fairly transformative law, allowing investors to create ADUs as well.