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8 February 2025 | 80 replies
Or you can try James' approach to sell before the significant cap ex items but I suspect you will be selling at a price that reflects the impending coming expenses.It is my belief that you have never calculated out your sustained maintenance/cap ex costs and truly believe this has positive cash flow.I am trying to provide some insight as to your view and to your situation.
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27 January 2025 | 14 replies
As we approach 25K active listings on the market, we are starting to see a balancing of Seller and Buyer, and some soft corrections are underway.
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17 January 2025 | 19 replies
The only approach I’ve found effective is offering a deposit alternative, which lowers upfront costs for tenants without devaluing your property.
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10 January 2025 | 6 replies
Flipping works well if you’ve got solid contractor connections, while rentals (like single-family homes) can be great with a BRRRR approach.
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7 January 2025 | 3 replies
I started with the Simple Start plan, but as I learn more about the software, I realize that to effectively classify income and expenses per unit, I need to use Classes and Locations, which are only available on the higher-tier plans.I’ve seen suggestions to use units as customers as a workaround, but I’m curious if anyone else has tried this approach or has recommendations for managing multiple units in QuickBooks with the Simple Start plan.Looking forward to your feedback!
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3 February 2025 | 37 replies
I like the 1% rule it's a conservative approach to underwriting and aligns with my risk mitigation techniques.
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18 January 2025 | 16 replies
This approach balances guest convenience with managing costs and inventory.Happy to connect and share more tips!
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14 January 2025 | 19 replies
I'm a guy approaching middle-age, living in Chicago.
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2 January 2025 | 2 replies
Given your financial constraints and the property's ineligibility for historic tax credits, this approach allows for reinvestment into assets more aligned with retirement account rules.For future real estate investments, you don't need an LLC for tax reasons.
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12 January 2025 | 8 replies
I believe this tough-on-crime approach will make Albuquerque safer and a better place to do business in the near and long-term future.