Isaac Watson
Excited to join the Bigger Pockets Community
17 January 2025 | 5 replies
What specifically are you looking for in terms of investing?
Reyna Ayala
How many bank checking /saving accounts are needed as a first time landlord
8 January 2025 | 10 replies
That ensures you don't spend it on other things and know exactly how much you have to spend on the next purchase.
Owen Reeter
At what point in real estate do you really become financially free?
6 January 2025 | 2 replies
Now purchasing a home with cash is always good b/c obviously cash is king but also I think the part you might've missed is that, the money your utilizing on these home's won't actually be yours, but the banks or whatever institution you used to fix the home or make its value worth more.
Sebastien Tinsley
Looking to begin my journey into REI
13 January 2025 | 45 replies
.- This will allow low down payment and the 203(k) allows repairs to be financed into the purchase mortgage.- The 203(k) will allow you to bid on properties that need repairs that won't qualify for a traditional mortgage => less competition => better purchase price.You will need to find a great local contractor you can trust to supply the required bids to qualify for the 203(k).- After closing, you can do some of the work yourself to save money, but the program doesn't allow you to pay yourself.You will want to buy a Class B property, maybe Class C+, in an area that seems to be improving.
Raven Ye Mahar
Nashville STR Required Business Licenses and Taxes
17 January 2025 | 4 replies
Hi, Just bought a unit via LLC in Nashville area, specifically in Berry Hill to operate as STR.
Polat Caglayan
invest in detroit
8 January 2025 | 5 replies
@Polat Caglayan very ambiguosu question, but read the helpful info below to guide your next set of questions:)-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Recommend you first figure out the property Class you want to invest in, THEN figure out the corresponding location to invest in.Property Class will typically dictate the Class of tenant you get, which greatly IMPACTS rental income stability and property maintenance/damage by tenants.If you apply Class A assumptions to a Class B or C purchase, your expectations won’t be met and it may be a financial disaster.If you buy/renovate a property in Class D area to Class A standards, what quality of tenant will you get?
Ezra Avery
Hello & Thank You
7 January 2025 | 5 replies
@Ezra Avery you might want to read below to understand Classes of Property/Tenants.Property Class will typically dictate the Class of tenant you get, which greatly IMPACTS rental income stability and property maintenance/damage by tenants.If you apply Class A assumptions to a Class B or C purchase, your expectations won’t be met and it may be a financial disaster.If you buy/renovate a property in Class D area to Class A standards, what quality of tenant will you get?
Beth Reed
Excited to be here
15 January 2025 | 9 replies
Have you explored specific neighborhoods yet?
Rene Hosman
What strategy are you focusing on in 2025?
1 February 2025 | 9 replies
And if you’re targeting specific regions, what makes those areas attractive for your strategy?
Bruce D. Kowal
Decoding the tax return of your Syndicated LLC - related party transactions
1 February 2025 | 0 replies
Here are five dangerous provisions to watch for in an Operating Agreement:Dangerous Provisions to Watch:Authority to incur debt without investor approvalPower to make loans to other entities/projectsAbility to cross-collateralize with other propertiesPermission to use investor capital for other venturesCommingling of funds across different projectsWhy These Are Potential Ponzi Indicators:• New investor funds could be used to pay existing investors• Project-to-project lending can mask poor performance• Cross-collateralization puts your investment at risk for others' failures• Commingling enables masking of financial problems• Lack of project segregation enables fraudulent schemesProtective Measures to Look For:Strict single-purpose entity requirementsProject-specific bank accountsDebt limitations and investor approval requirementsProhibited related-party lendingClear fund segregation requirementsProfessional Best Practice:Request bank statements showing separate accounts for each project.