Al Jecius
Thinking of setting up a backyard wedding venue...help
16 January 2025 | 3 replies
Just make sure you have all the required permits, including alcohol.
Daniel Godbout
MN Property Manager Requirements
7 February 2025 | 17 replies
A broker shall not be responsible for supervising, nor shall the licensee be responsible for operating, within the scope of the brokerage or within the requirements of this chapter, activities that would be considered property management, including leasing, maintenance, and repair, so long as the real estate being managed is "individually owned" or "entity-owned" as defined below:(1) "individually owned" real estate is real property in which the licensee holds an ownership interest; and(2) "entity-owned" real estate is real property owned by a corporation, limited liability company, partnership, or trust, within which entity the licensee holds an ownership interest as an owner, trustee, partner, or officer, or in another beneficiary capacity.
Phil G.
Anyone fund a note with Safeguard Capital Partners?
7 February 2025 | 40 replies
Many hundreds of wasted hours, that if included, would wipe out a significant amount of earnings. 1.
Andy Wang
Should I sell my note? 1.2M @ 8.5% for 4.5 yrs
27 January 2025 | 7 replies
Here are some general guidelines: Lien Position1st Position LienEquityMinimum Down Payment of 20-25% (a 30% equity to sale price is preferred)Down Payment made in certified funds and not borrowedMaximum Funding of 70% ITV (Investment to Value)SeasoningMinimum of two monthly payments already made12 months or more preferredPayer CreditCredit Score of 650 or higherNo major derogatory trade lines (No 90-180+ days delinquent, foreclosure, repossession, bankruptcy, etc.)No decline in credit since purchase of businessTermsPrefer 60 months or lessMaximum of 72 monthsNo Balloon Payment preferredCash FlowBusiness has positive cash flow1.25 debt service coverage ratio preferred.DocumentationPersonal guarantee from a creditworthy individualStandard documents including Note, Security Agreement, and UCC-1 filing.Tax Returns on the business that substantiate profit and loss statements.OtherPayment history current and verifiablePayer Interview indicating buyer is satisfied with business and comfortable making paymentsMotivation for selling the note is not a result of a deteriorating businessConsideration of high risk businesses or geographic areasIn these situations, sometimes a partial is a better option.
Isaac Terry
Investing Out Of State - Starting
22 January 2025 | 20 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.
Richard Rafferty
Multifamily Owner Working On First Syndication
7 February 2025 | 10 replies
Including one by Michael Blank.
Jerry Velez
Wholesaling a Family Member’s Home
6 February 2025 | 18 replies
But I have since found a better solution for my situation that does not include wholesaling the property.
Darnell Holland
Tear down rebuild numbers
20 January 2025 | 5 replies
You will need probably 20% of total cost (Not including financing costs. 80% LTC) as the down payment.
Peter Firehock
Multifamily Market Outlook for the Washington D.C. Metro
26 January 2025 | 3 replies
Metro’s business with the continued expansion and advancement of Artificial Intelligence.Other catalysts include Virginia Tech’s new 600,000 square foot, 1 billion dollar Innovation Campus in Alexandria just outside D.C., 300,000 square feet of which was completed last week and is now open for students.
AJ Satcher
Single HVAC System In a home with 2 units. Smells go right through duct-work!
15 January 2025 | 2 replies
I know hosts have included additional cleaning fees for violations as a deterrent.If none of these solutions work, you could look into completely independent HVAC systems for the two units, though that would be a bigger upfront investment.