AJ Wong
NAR capitulates on Class Action Lawsuits as RE industry undergoes seismic disruptions
15 March 2024 | 0 replies
Specialty or niche services will expand as will niche mortgage products that encourage or enable buyer broker compensation.
James Trobaugh
Curious How Others Started, and What They Would Change
15 March 2024 | 10 replies
This builds equity and cash flow while enabling people to live for free or at a significantly lower cost.Sweat Equity: To increase the value of their properties through renovations, repairs, or property management, some investors have depended on their own time, expertise, and labor.
Logan M.
Utilizing Solar Lights and Cameras in your Mobile Home Community
13 March 2024 | 6 replies
Solar has come a long way from its origin and it has enabled me to save a lot of time and money.For cameras, many brands offer a solar option.
Justin Ossola
Cost Seg in 2024
13 March 2024 | 4 replies
These studies have enabled me to take advantage of accelerated depreciation, significantly reducing my tax liability and improving my financial position.
Brandon McLean
The 15 Essential Items Every Short Term Rental MUST HAVE
14 March 2024 | 35 replies
Our also list includes: WifiWifi enabled keypad and back up lock box on the property Starter supplies (toilet paper, paper towel, soap, trash bags)Linens24/7/365 answering serviceInstructions on only the most important things (if we overwhelm the house with signs, they don't read them)We don't have a dishwasher in a number of our properties and it hasn't impacted us.
Jaci Sattler
Completely New to RE Investing with Some Questions
13 March 2024 | 8 replies
Manage Properties Hands-Only: Being close by enables you to take care of problems quickly, manage properties, and establish connections with local experts.
Michael Nelson
Are there any cash out refi options at 80/20 LTV?
11 March 2024 | 25 replies
Market rent for each is 1950-2100 (the 1600 tenant was there when I bought it and super low rent but great tenants so i made a plan with them to raise it to market over the next three years as the jump would be way to much all at once). mortgage currently with insurance and taxes escrowed is 2100.I have a really low rate which makes this decision hard but the equity would help me fund the next 2-3 deals and enable me to start scaling faster
John Williams
Self-Manage vs. Hire a Property Manager
9 March 2024 | 6 replies
The latter seems to provide a middle ground that could enable professional maintenance oversight while allowing me to retain some control, mainly through tenant communication and management portals like RentRedi.
Kevin S.
What would you do?
12 March 2024 | 75 replies
This enables you to possibly profit from the property's appreciation even in the event that your initial cash flow is negative.Opportunity Cost: Investing the money you would have saved by making a 20% down payment on a different property might diversify your holdings and raise your total return over time.Appreciation: The return on the lower original investment may surpass the negative cash flow if the property increases at a rate of 5%.Considerations:Market Stability: Although Florida has traditionally seen rapid growth, it's important to take the stability and possible swings of the market into account.
Geoff Stuhr
South Dallas Market
8 March 2024 | 8 replies
There are also changes being made to I-30 to enable the North and South to intermingle a little easier.