Russell R Massey
Tax Lien Sale Courthouse Steps - Really weird - Why did this happen????
21 November 2024 | 24 replies
Possible, but very hard to do with speed and volume.
Robert Frazier
Looking to learn. How have you scaled flipping with financing and systems?
19 November 2024 | 4 replies
You can then GC the project yourself and let them help be eyes and ears and offer you the speed to get the projects done on time.As for financing, I had great success using a commercial loan product with a small community bank.
Andrew McManamon
Investing in Bitcoins
9 December 2024 | 98 replies
This fact makes it possible to easily adjust the LTV ratio and protect the lender’s investment.
Deborah Wodell
Fix & Flip or Fix & Hold?
21 November 2024 | 4 replies
I’d love to hear your strategies and any examples of when you’ve successfully adjusted course!
Valerie Bowman
Blanket/Portfolio Loans and buying an 8 unit with a single family next door
20 November 2024 | 13 replies
As for structuring the deal, proposing to buy the single-family in cash with an adjusted purchase price could be a win-win, especially if you frame it as maintaining the seller's cash position for their settlement.
Don Konipol
The Big Difference in Passive vs. Active Investing
27 November 2024 | 10 replies
I came up with a list of protections, and the syndicators I'm working with are eager to make adjustments to accommodate my requirements.
Edward Zachary Samperio
San Antonio STR Regulations: Summary of Findings and Next Steps
19 November 2024 | 1 reply
After reviewing the latest ordinances, reports, and city guidelines, here’s a summary of my findings as of 11/18/2024:Key FindingsPermit Types and Fees:Type 1 (Owner-Occupied): $300 for 3 years.Type 2 (Non-Owner-Occupied): $450 for 3 years.Density caps apply to Type 2 permits (12.5% of block face).Enforcement:3 violations in 3 years lead to permit revocation.Fines up to $500/day for violations.Hotel Occupancy Tax (HOT):City: 9%, County: 1.75%, State: 6%.Platforms like Airbnb and VRBO will remit directly to the city starting Feb 2025.Platform Obligations:STRs must have valid permits; unpermitted properties will be removed by platforms like Airbnb.Special Exceptions for Density Limits:Require approval by the Board of Adjustment (BOA).Zip Code BreakdownI focused on these 11 zip codes:Under San Antonio Rules:78205, 78204, 78215, 78210, 78212, 78245, 78258Independent Municipalities (Separate Rules):Alamo Heights (78209)Leon Valley (78238)Helotes (78023)Next Steps:Research density caps and zoning in specific zip codes.Dive into independent municipality rules for Alamo Heights, Leon Valley, and Helotes.Evaluate market maturity and income potential using tools like AirDNA.If anyone has experience operating STRs in San Antonio or these specific zip codes, I’d love to hear your insights, especially about density limits, enforcement trends, or community sentiment.Thanks in advance!
Max Bellile
New to NJ - Lite RE experience
20 November 2024 | 11 replies
That's a great place to adjust to the area and meet other investors.
Ian I Leinwand
Medium Term Rental Leasing - Month to Month or Set Lease Term?
19 November 2024 | 6 replies
We are using Guesty software to set our pricing adjustments for seasonal and far future vs near term, but maybe its a little overkill for MTR.
Jaidan Lanier
Military VA Loan/Getting Started
20 November 2024 | 15 replies
That really speeds up your learning curve And think of it as a preflight checklist or preinvesting checklist.Read as many articles as you can on BP and post any questions that you may have, people are pretty generous with advice on here.