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31 January 2025 | 12 replies
Many of my clients are high W2 earners who are taking advantage of the "STR loophole."
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14 January 2025 | 11 replies
Then you hire a coach to accelerate your learning and take you to the next level.Using a sports analogy, it would be foolish to hire a basketball coach if your intent is to play pickup games every Saturday for fun.
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2 February 2025 | 20 replies
One very powerful tool is the built in analytics and graphs that Vrbo has.
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30 January 2025 | 0 replies
One powerful tool that can help investors secure better loan terms is asset utilization—especially when the DSCR (Debt-Service Coverage Ratio) is under 1.🔹 How It Works:If your rental income falls short of covering your mortgage (PITI), you can use liquid assets to supplement your income.
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29 January 2025 | 3 replies
As inflation drives rent growth, properties in stable markets like the Midwest can continue to deliver returns even in higher-rate environments.Market Conditions Favor Real Estate RecoveryThe commercial real estate (CRE) market has faced significant challenges in recent years, but signs point to a recovery:Bottom of the Market Cycle: CRE appears to have reached its low point in late 2024, with 2025 marking the start of a slow recovery phase.Limited New Supply: High interest rates have curtailed new construction, which should drive rent growth in the coming years.Policy Changes on the Horizon: There is growing discussion about potential policy shifts under the new administration, including a return of 100% bonus depreciation and lower interest rates.
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3 February 2025 | 2 replies
I'm currently diving into some older BiggerPockets content from around 2015, specifically The Book on Rental Property Investing by Brandon Turner. A few chapters in, I can't help but wonder—do the strategies outlined ...
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2 February 2025 | 10 replies
Originally the program was developed for Facebook and Google, to power their data centers there, but TVA has opened it up to the 7-state service area.
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26 January 2025 | 5 replies
My net number is rental income minus expenses(3 mortgages, paying power bill at all three houses, property tax, insurance, internet in two properties).
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28 January 2025 | 0 replies
That's a powerful advantage that many financial advisors might overlook.💡 Tax AdvantagesThis is where my tax brain gets excited!
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25 January 2025 | 10 replies
Highly suggest coming out to some of the local chicago IN-PERSON meetups!