Diana Teng
Should I Buy My First Rental Property Out-of-State If I'm Unable to Scout the Area?
2 February 2025 | 55 replies
I don't need to add another unnecessary layer when I could just invest in some passive approach that is much easier to manage.
Mark A. McElhannon
Basic approach to secure financing on an investment property
8 January 2025 | 7 replies
My markup is always lower than the original lender's because I don't spend money advertising during the Super Bowl, my president doesn't have a corporate jet, and we don't have layers of management we need to pay.
Jason Khoury
Purchasing Vacant Home from Non-Profit
12 January 2025 | 6 replies
This can extend timelines and add layers of bureaucracy.Mission alignment: Many non-profits are cautious about selling assets if the sale could appear misaligned with their mission.
Monish Anand
How to find the best Real Estate Agent
10 January 2025 | 13 replies
Since they are responsible for maintaining the relationship with you after the transaction closes, this approach adds an extra layer of confidence and security to your investment.
Kenneth Jenkins
Maintenance Expectations in Metro Detroit
3 January 2025 | 6 replies
Licensed with permits ~$3,250.HWT standard gas single family low efficiency without exhaust retrofit $900.Sand and stain hardwood floors, natural stain $3 per sf.Paint interior walls, ceiling trim and doors 3 tone paint scheme 2 coats $3.20 per sf (floor area cost includes paint)Click lock LVT flooring install overlay inclusive of prep and quarter round $4.50 per sf (materials and labor)Asphalt roof installation 3/1 - 800 sf bungalow with 2 layers of shingles - ~$7,900Standard porch cap replacement with 2 new precast concrete steps ~$2,500Used stove or refrigerator delivery and install $350New stove or refrigerator delivery and install $HD model specificUse this as a general guideline.
Ryan Daulton
Benefits of self-directed IRAs
14 January 2025 | 18 replies
Another key benefit is diversification; an SDIRA allows you to include real estate in your portfolio, reducing risk by spreading your investments across different asset types, which isn’t possible with a standard IRA.Moreover, assets in an SDIRA often enjoy protection from creditors, adding a layer of security to your investments.
Kyle Carter
How to build a out of state team
7 January 2025 | 8 replies
Since they are responsible for maintaining the relationship with you after the transaction closes, this approach adds an extra layer of confidence and security to your investment.If you can't find an investor agent that you like or trust that is also a Property Manager or works under a brokerage that has a Property Management Division, I would ask the agent if they recommend a Property Management Company.
Karma Abdula
My First Flip: Fixer-Upper Tested My Sanity (and My Wallet)
31 December 2024 | 0 replies
Every flip is like peeling back layers of an onion, but this one came with tears, sweat, and the occasional scream into the void.
Jennie Berger
Transactional Funding: ins and outs, ups and downs, seeking advice & insight!
8 January 2025 | 13 replies
We don't have them recorded, just signed as another layer of protection.
Lindsey Buxton
16% Projected IRR? Our LP Panel Digs In
31 December 2024 | 3 replies
The pref layer is a third party institutional player.