When starting out it’s a pretty good deal for someone lend you all the money and you give them 50% of the profits.

Over the last few years, I take all of my STR profits and dump them into the stock market and I couldn’t be happier.

There are old motels everywhere you look, if I can systemise it and keep it profitable, I have alot of good deals to buy!

Our plan is to purchase again with a better mindset of turning that into a profitable rental.We have diligently completed all the necessary steps and are on the verge of signing a management agreement with a property manager.However, we are experiencing some doubts.  1.

Here are some general guidelines: Lien Position1st Position LienEquityMinimum Down Payment of 20-25% (a 30% equity to sale price is preferred)Down Payment made in certified funds and not borrowedMaximum Funding of 70% ITV (Investment to Value)SeasoningMinimum of two monthly payments already made12 months or more preferredPayer CreditCredit Score of 650 or higherNo major derogatory trade lines (No 90-180+ days delinquent, foreclosure, repossession, bankruptcy, etc.)No decline in credit since purchase of businessTermsPrefer 60 months or lessMaximum of 72 monthsNo Balloon Payment preferredCash FlowBusiness has positive cash flow1.25 debt service coverage ratio preferred.DocumentationPersonal guarantee from a creditworthy individualStandard documents including Note, Security Agreement, and UCC-1 filing.Tax Returns on the business that substantiate profit and loss statements.OtherPayment history current and verifiablePayer Interview indicating buyer is satisfied with business and comfortable making paymentsMotivation for selling the note is not a result of a deteriorating businessConsideration of high risk businesses or geographic areasIn these situations, sometimes a partial is a better option. 

My father is a certified contractor in NJ—he’s built one home, flipped four, and consistently handles upgrades and maintenance for me and his other clients.I’d appreciate any tips or stories from those who’ve turned equity into a profitable venture.

Hello,I am in the Tampa Bay area and I own a quadplex. I also manage another 10 units. I am seeing a decrease in nightly price and demand for these units. Any insight? Anything I am doing wrong? I do not make enough m...

This of course can be scaled up as well for better profits, if you have a 1 acre lot, you can probably fit 2 buildings with 4 units each (depending on zoning requirements), or 4 buildings on 2 acres and so on.

Then you 2 would agree on how you would split the profits once the property is generating cash flow and the original equity is returned.

I think you run a real risk of your second rental eating up the profits you're enjoying on the first one.