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Benjamin Carver Raleigh-Durham 2025 Real Estate Market Outlook
24 January 2025 | 1 reply
For any investors in the group, take a peak at #10 Greensboro/High PointIt's an interesting choice of verbiage to look at "median" sale price YoY because 10% feels like A LOT on the entry-level/investment inventory, and more of what I see in the high-end resale and, specifically, new construction inventory that tends to swing our avg's way up in the macro.Completely disagree that rent will be 0%.
Nicholas D. Is there anyone located in Mass who invest in OOS Apartments (10-40 units)?
2 February 2025 | 6 replies
I have family in Houston, Dallas, and the Valley, I was networking with brokers in San Antonio, but the Taxes seem to be quite high as well in that State, although much favorable laws/regs on the landlord side.
Nathan James Building a 4-plex in Portland, OR
7 February 2025 | 5 replies
I've owned the house for few years and have spent a lot of time trying to design an addition to add value to the property, but the current floor plan is really not conducive to realizing a return on that investment (tiny living room, low ceiling basement, poorly placed basement stairs, etc.). 
Simon Packman Multi Family insurance
30 January 2025 | 8 replies
Coupled with persistently high interest rates that may last for years, rising insurance premiums are inevitable, regardless of your property’s condition.
David Shaun Hit $200K in Cash Flow in 2024
16 January 2025 | 38 replies
Even at a high cap rate you've got several million dollars of market value here, so I'm curious about your base numbers.
Don Konipol What Does it Take to Achieve the Dream of Full Time Real Estate Investor?
20 January 2025 | 1 reply
While this is a great and highly motivating goal, most people are either clueless or incorrect in their belief as to what is required to obtain this “lifestyle”.Understanding of the “how to” get there is further obscured by the misleading, and often patently false “pathways” sold by real estate educational MARKETING companies as workshops, upsold to association memberships, upsold to mentorships.
Pravit Jarriyapurttipong Buffalo New York Mutifamily
14 January 2025 | 4 replies
You are casting a very wide net without providing what your prioritized criteria might be.
Leslie L Meneus Is Franchising/Business Ownership "Really" Not Considered REI?
30 January 2025 | 4 replies
Those that own it can be harder to sell as the cash flow from the business will cover the debt service for the business, but not for the real estate.Example: I had a very high-end assisted living facility on the market. 
Paul Lucenti Maximizing monthly cash flow per unit
28 January 2025 | 27 replies
These involve additional costs.I am not saying that there definitely is negative cash flow, but I will say not including known expenses is providing a misleading cash flow estimate.  
Andy Wang Should I sell my note? 1.2M @ 8.5% for 4.5 yrs
27 January 2025 | 7 replies
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.