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1 March 2024 | 8 replies
Just a simple math:Let's say I buy a home for a million dollars, with 20% down and 30-year term interest rate = 5% + property tax = 1% + maintenance = 1% ------------------------------------------------- = Total 7% annual costs of owning a house Now, during the 30 years of owning the house Average homes in American appreciate 5% annually - Inflation runs 3% annually ---------------------------------------------------------- = 2% gain annuallyThose are just rough numbers.
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29 February 2024 | 2 replies
go to local REIA groups.Go on sites like propstream and look at who is funding fix and flippersgo to scotsman guide and American Association of PRivate lendersThere you will find people who may consider funding deals.The key to getting a deal funded today is:1.
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1 March 2024 | 14 replies
Things like Bank of American building downtown, Goldman Sachs Building downtown, Wells Fargo World HDQ in Irving, Chip Factories in Sherman and 100 or 1000 other moves and projects.
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28 February 2024 | 4 replies
@Adam RobinsonI put it in a separate account at American Express right now where it’s getting 4.5% interest.
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26 February 2024 | 4 replies
Does anyone have experience with American Home Shield for their rental properties?
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28 February 2024 | 48 replies
This looks significantly narrower.The hardest of North American hardwoods is hickory, which is what this floor is made of.
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28 February 2024 | 0 replies
Or, as the WSJ put it “The last time Americans spent this much of their money on food, George H.W.
27 February 2024 | 7 replies
You just make sure you start advertising early enough -- usually for us about 1.5 months before the tenant will leave.If you're looking for MTR resources, @Erin Spradlin's books are great -- Erin's Guide to Midterm Rentals, American Nomads, and My First Rental Workbook: Midterm Edition.
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27 February 2024 | 36 replies
I believe they use American Estate & Trust in Nevada as their custodian.
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27 February 2024 | 4 replies
It turns out Americans love their accents and they run about $2K USD per month for legit talent.