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7 January 2025 | 16 replies
Utilized a Solo401k to purchase our first few properties.
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16 December 2024 | 2 replies
Reasoning for asking this is that it could potentially be a beneficial long play on acquiring a property through assumption, and as we go down in interest rates, utilize this monetary benefit to refi as it comes at a mere .5%.
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18 December 2024 | 1 reply
As along as you take the lessons from this and utilize it on your next deals (yes, plural) you'll make great progress!
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22 January 2025 | 203 replies
There are multiple ways to utilize equity without paying taxes, such as cash-out refinances, HELOCs, and 1031 exchanges, making appreciation a powerful wealth-building tool.Many people lump all of California into one bucket, but it’s a massive state with many distinct markets.
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19 January 2025 | 269 replies
:Initial investment:€3,000.00 – Rental contract, First, Last, Security Deposit€3,056.68 – Furnishings/Consumables€1,308.03 – Taxes/LegalTOTAL – €7364.71 Average Monthly Gross: TOTAL – €1820.33Average Monthly Operating Expenses:€127.25 – Utilities€191.10 – Taxes, Maintenance, CapEx€289.15 – Management€1000.00 – Rent (*See Master Lease Strategy) TOTAL - €1,607.50Average Monthly Cash Flow - €212.83Est. months to break-even - 35 monthsObviously, there are a lot more details (challenges, wins, etc.) to this story.
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17 December 2024 | 2 replies
They require tax returns, voter registration, car registration, driver license, and utility bills in the app to prove it's your primary.
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18 December 2024 | 26 replies
Quote from @Deandre Brown: When analyzing deals, a few additional factors I like to consider are whether the electric and gas utilities are charged per unit or as a single expense.
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18 December 2024 | 2 replies
Some areas have restrictions on mobile homes or rentals.Utilities: Ensure the land is equipped with essential utilities like water, sewer, and electricity.
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21 December 2024 | 12 replies
Roku now has automatic account linking as of last year, a large portion of channels utilize this feature.
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18 December 2024 | 5 replies
3) It's been 5+ years since we've seen a S8 tenant lose their voucher for property damages, not paying their portion of the rent or utilities, or other lease violations (letting others move in with them).It's our opinion that #2 & #3 above are caused by overworked caseworkers not having the time to process the extra required paperwork, so they take the path of least resistance.4) S8 needs someone at the federal level to put more of the program online and streamline the process!