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Derrick Roland II Advice Needed – Single Family vs. Multi-Family Investment in Detroit
1 February 2025 | 3 replies
Covering the mortgage isn’t an issue, but I’m considering factors like: Multi-Family: House hacking would help offset costs right away, but I’d likely need to put money into renovations upfront.Single-Family: Easier move-in with no immediate renovations needed, plus potentially lower tenant turnover once I rent it out For those who have been in a similar situation, what did you choose and why?
Yaroslav Shtogun Lot split with house on the line
20 January 2025 | 16 replies
However, after receiving the survey results, I discovered that the house is located less than 1 foot over the sublot line (see attached image).Here are the options I’m considering:Rent the current house for market value (~$1,500–1,600/month) and convert the detached garage into an ADU to rent for ~$1,000/month.Relocate the house to split the lot, then sell the newly created lot (~$100,000) while renting out the existing house.Relocate the house to split the lot and build a new home on the second lot.Demolish the current house and garage, split the lot, and build two new homes.At this time, I am uncertain about the cost of relocating the house.Questions for the community:Has anyone faced a similar situation?
Daniel Madhavapallil House Hacking and Tax Strategies
23 January 2025 | 11 replies
A good real estate accountant can save you thousands of dollars by leveraging entity selection and formation, tax deductions, cost segregations, bonus depreciation and tax planning.I recommend finding an accountant specializing in real estate taxation, business taxation, financial planning and tax planning.Consider working with your accountant remotely to expand your options.I would also recommend looking for an accountant willing to work with you throughout the year.
Matthew Samson Primary Residence Sale -- $1.65mm appreciation -- How to Minimize Capital Gains?
30 January 2025 | 24 replies
However, this has to be the primary residence of everyone on title in order to qualify and even if that were all true, we're still only up to $1M that way.I agree with the other commenters, the parents should continue to own it and live in it as their primary, leave it to the daughter when they pass, and she inherits it at the stepped up cost basis. 
Matt Miller What Systems Are Brokers Using to Run Their Business? (CRM, LOS, Marketing, etc.)
20 January 2025 | 7 replies
I am curious to learn from others as well  :) I looked at GHL for my CRM but felt like it was full of features I'd probably never use and the cost was considerably more than what I ended up using: Monday.com.
Kin Lay How to transfer my share of the house to my brother?
14 January 2025 | 5 replies
Additionally, your brother would inherit your cost basis in the property, which could result in significant capital gains tax if he sells the property later.
Anthony Sigala Is the 1% rule dead in Arizona?
20 January 2025 | 31 replies
Quote from @Anthony Sigala: We are all aware of the 1% rule--the gross rent produced by a property must equal 1% of the of the property's acquisition cost.
Krissi Miramontes Fix and Flip
31 January 2025 | 6 replies
FYI, most of my CFO clients borrow from HMLs that will lend up to 100% of their rehab costs
Steve S. What type of locks do you use for external doors on your rentals?
25 January 2025 | 18 replies
I'm thinking of doing this myself and trying to determine what this is going to cost me.
Vincent Weselak Is Homeowners Insurance Cover Somewhere in the BRRRR Calculating Tool?
21 January 2025 | 3 replies
@Vincent WeselakIt’s a good idea to get an estimate for your insurance costs upfront since this can vary based on the property type and location, and it’s a key factor in evaluating your cash flow.