Nina Erlandson
Has anyone used Obie Insurance?
11 January 2025 | 54 replies
The replacement cost (cost to rebuild, not the value of the property) data providers are pegging the quadplex at close to $2M and most 1-4 unit rental property insurance programs tap out at $1-1.5M before you'd end up in a commercial insurance product.
Nicholas Dillon
Vetting a Syndicate
30 December 2024 | 7 replies
If there's a hole, it may be a red flag.b) sensitivity analysis: I examine all the assumptions, and make sure I can live with the worst case scenarios.c) "Stall and see": if they are getting money over multiple years, and there is no penalty for investing later, I would usually wait so I get some real performance data, versus having to look at theoretical pro forma information.d) Recession stress test: I will not invest in anything, until I subject it to recession level stress and see if I can live with the result.
Vanja Dimitrijevic
Cash out refinance primary residence to buy another
8 January 2025 | 8 replies
Additionally, have a clear budget, factoring in potential repair costs, and ensure you understand the rules about earnest money deposits and closing deadlines.LLC for Real Estate Investing: Forming an LLC for rental properties can offer liability protection and may provide tax advantages, though the tax benefits are non-existence for rentals.
Makani Donaldson
STR in Hawaii
8 January 2025 | 10 replies
The good thing about condos is that no permits are required; you only need to ensure that county zoning and HOA allow for it.
Marshall Robins
Creating Multi-family or Splitting lots for returns in California - SB 9
26 December 2024 | 3 replies
That said, complying with local ordinances and ensuring the lot isn’t in a restricted area will be key.
Gene D Stephens
Experience with Adverse Possession?
30 December 2024 | 7 replies
"@ Frank ChinIn this specific instance, it is undeniable that a house was built on that property more than 15 years ago simply based on Google Earth data, but you can see by the county assessor records that the house on the subject property was built in 1950 and then the property encroaching was built over the property line shortly thereafter, in 1951.@ Matt Devincenzo,From the info in your post, the land does not seem to have officially been taken by AP.
John Brown
Renting short term on a sub leased property: Is it much harder? (rental arbitrage)
8 January 2025 | 15 replies
Ensure the sublease is explicitly permitted in a written agreement with your friend and aligns with local STR laws.
Peter W.
Housing Hacking with Second Home Mortgages
20 December 2024 | 5 replies
Start small with one property, choose a strategic location, stay transparent with lenders, and ensure tax compliance.
Jonathan Vinas
Can STRs Work w/ Restrictions In North Nj / NY Self Managed Lake House or Cabins?
24 December 2024 | 25 replies
To leverage the STR loophole, ensure active participation in managing the property.
Eli Edwards
Newbie to Fix and Flip
15 December 2024 | 4 replies
Elijah, here’s a granular step-by-step process to ensure nothing is missed during a fix-and-flip deal.