Maranda Tucker
Why Rental Listings in Charlotte Stayed on the Market Longer This Winter
6 January 2025 | 0 replies
The rental market is already showing signs of recovery:Spring Is Coming: Historically, the rental market picks up momentum in the spring as tenants prepare to move during warmer months or ahead of the school year.Early 2025 Trends Are Positive: In just the first week of January, we’ve seen a dramatic increase in rental applications, suggesting pent-up demand from renters who delayed their searches in November and December.What Landlords Can Do NowTo make the most of this recovery, consider:Refreshing Your Listings: Update your photos, descriptions, and pricing to ensure your properties stand out.Offering Incentives: Temporary discounts or move-in bonuses can help fill vacancies quickly.Being Patient: The market is already bouncing back, so don’t panic if your property takes a bit longer to lease than usual.What’s been your experience?
Josh Otero
What’s the hardest part of being a property owner?
18 January 2025 | 18 replies
Becoming a property owner.The hardest part about this right now is underwriting deals, remaining patient and disciplined.Outside of that, the actual details of managing the property are only hard if you do not have systems in place, delegate responsibility, and don't fully comprehend what physical asset investments require-- capex & opex heavy.
Nathan Noorlun
Recommend Property Manager in Sacramento CA
4 January 2025 | 5 replies
You certainly want to vet your property manager to ensure they are focused on balancing asset protection with tenant satisfaction.
Diana T.
Destin/ 30A / etc
30 December 2024 | 3 replies
The restrictions vary by location, but they can impact guest satisfaction and demand.
Nik Verret
Seeking Advice for Initial Bookings
7 January 2025 | 7 replies
Just a few tips to look into but it usually takes some time to gain steam on your first listing so be patient and keep analyzing the local compeition /your own listing.
Jacob Anderson
Is it foolish to use a HELOC for a down payment on a rental property?
6 January 2025 | 11 replies
I think we'll just be more patient and find a value add property.
Lilia Matlov
Risks and Opportunities Coexist
11 January 2025 | 4 replies
Focus on fundamentals: buy below market value, have strong cash flow (or a clear path to creating it), and maintain sufficient reserves to weather any unexpected challenges.If you’re strategic and stay patient, this market could create opportunities that lay the groundwork for long-term success.
Tyler Magee
If you had $150k where would you start?
10 January 2025 | 6 replies
Reinvest profits, stay patient, and keep building toward replacing your income.
Zongfu Li
Kiavi is the worst lenders I have been working with
15 January 2025 | 11 replies
In conclusion: because Kiavi does not know or does not care about Taylor’s chronic ineptitude; because Kiavi has never bothered to put together an introductory email document to clients explaining the steps, requirements and responsibilities of the refinancing process; and because Kiavi does not bother to fix an obviously broken client portal website, it’s clear that the company does not strongly value customer experience and satisfaction.
Jonathan Chan
Learning How to Raise Capital
5 January 2025 | 2 replies
I am concerned that your investment outlook isin't patient enough.