Chanel Snerling
New Here Intro & Advice
24 January 2025 | 7 replies
My biggest conundrum now is I want to be my own GC because even when I play with smaller numbers they’re still out of reach for me to be able to attain this goal and afford the monthly mortgage with taxes and insurance.
Basit Siddiqi
Investing in Spain: Good idea for non-residents(Americans)?
23 January 2025 | 31 replies
I lived in Madrid, Spain for about 8 months and I am curious if it is possible for non-residents to successfully have rental properties within the country.My concern is mostly from a tax standpoint and whether it makes sense.My research shows that Non-residents of Spain(but a resident of Europe) pay a flat rate of 19% on NET RENTAL INCOME.Non-residents of Spain(Not a resident of Europe, such as the USA) pay a flat rate of 24% on GROSS RENTAL INCOME.The difference of paying tax on Net and Gross is huge.Americans are not able to deduct expenses such as mortgage interest, taxes, insurance, cleaning, repairs, etcA pro that I can think about when it comes to invest in Spain is that overall costs are less - Mortgage rates are currently around 4% - 4.5% while it is around 6.5% - 7% in the US.Am I reading the tax law correctly?
Rebecca Cho
Excited (and Nervous!) to Start Our Real Estate Investment Journey
13 January 2025 | 25 replies
The combination of its growing tech & healthcare sector, long-term resilience to climate change, and relative affordability makes it an interesting place to start our real estate journey.I spent a big part of my career in hospitality real estate consulting at a Big 4 firm, but I left to explore new opportunities and decided it was finally time to take the leap into real estate investing.
Evan Bonnell
Mold problem won't go away!!!
31 January 2025 | 6 replies
If you have insurance, generally, there is mold remediation coverage.
Ken M.
“Short Sale Queen” indicted in mortgage fraud scheme (Creative Financing Gone Bad)
15 January 2025 | 1 reply
The two-count indictment charges them with conspiracy to commit wire fraud affecting a financial institution and conspiracy to submit false statements to a federally insured financial institution.
Griffin Brenseke
Sell or hold an investment property (4.75% rate)
13 January 2025 | 7 replies
It’s cash flowing about $50/month after everything (PITI, flood insurance, home warranty, excess liability & termite protection) - if I got ride of termite it would cash flow $125.
Tenzapa Wakombe
"It is easy to doubt everything when you know nothing" Intro Post
24 January 2025 | 12 replies
The units are all currently occupied right now, so we won't have to worry about the buyer's market right now haha.With the cash flow I will receive, it will be enough to take care of property taxes, insurance, and enough to save up for any emergiences with the unit that I will need to take care of, so no need to worry, I got you :)!
Elan Adler
My experience buying a turnkey cash flowing (kinda) turnkey rental outside Huntsville
19 January 2025 | 18 replies
Since it’s a new build, I was able to negotiate some great perks, like a 5.875% interest rate, no closing costs, a fridge, blinds, and even a backyard firepit.Pros:Good school districtLow interest rateMinimal CapEx and repairs (because it’s a new build)Low insuranceHigh-quality tenants (due to the school district and being a new build)Cons:Lots of new builds in the area, which could drive down prices and increase vacanciesThe Numbers:Price: $290KInterest Rate: 5.875%Down Payment: 25%Monthly Mortgage + Insurance + Taxes + HOA: $1,480 (I got really low insurance since it’s a new build and Alabama’s property taxes are low)Property Management: 10%Rent: $1,800 (this is under market because I wanted to rent it quickly—most units in the area were sitting vacant for 100+ days.
Zachary Kessler
Strategies for second property
10 February 2025 | 9 replies
You will be obligated to modify your home insurance once you leave, regardless of whether you self-manage or not and this would apply to Scenario 2 as well - for any property you don't occupy yourself.3.
Don Konipol
A Tax Lien Warning Story
21 January 2025 | 6 replies
The law firm handling tax foreclosures for the county put the tennis court lot up for auction.