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Benjamin Blunt How do you find Off-Market Properties?
28 January 2025 | 27 replies
Whichever method of lead generation you decide on, aim to establish and maintain a relationship with prospective sellers. 
Calvin Kwan Convert Duplex to Triplex in Oakland, CA
28 January 2025 | 8 replies
According to the Planning Board, the intent of the RM-2 Zone is to create, maintain, and enhance residential areas characterized by a mix of single family homes, duplexes, townhouses, small multi-unit buildings, and neighborhood businesses where appropriate.I'm assuming by definition I am zoned to convert to a triplex?
Mitch Provost Student Rental Investment Market
21 January 2025 | 3 replies
These homes were built in 2016/17 and I've managed/maintained them myself.
Rob Barth Renting properties at or below mortgage payment
9 January 2025 | 12 replies
First step for you is to study investing in income properties.Generally a rental property will have in the range of 4% -50% of rental income going toward expenses to maintain the investment before debt repayment (mortgage). 
Yaroslav Shtogun Lot split with house on the line
20 January 2025 | 16 replies
Quote from @Yaroslav Shtogun: Good morning,Some updates, we did home inspection and the house is not good condition since it was built in 1950 and was not maintained well.
Desiree Rejeili Understanding Mortgage Recasting: What Homeowners Need to Know
22 January 2025 | 0 replies
This is much lower than the costs associated with refinancing.Benefits of Mortgage RecastingLower Monthly Payments: The most immediate benefit is a reduced monthly payment, which can free up cash for other financial goals.Save on Interest: By reducing your principal balance, you’ll pay less interest over the life of the loan, potentially saving thousands of dollars.No Credit Check or Appraisal: Unlike refinancing, recasting doesn’t require a credit check, income verification, or home appraisal, making it a quicker and simpler process.Keep Your Current Interest Rate: If you have a favorable interest rate on your current loan, recasting allows you to maintain it while still lowering your payments.Drawbacks of Mortgage RecastingRequires a Lump Sum: Not everyone has the cash on hand to make a significant lump sum payment, which can make recasting inaccessible for some homeowners.Doesn’t Shorten Loan Term: While your monthly payments are lower, recasting doesn’t reduce the length of your loan.
Rafael Valdor Are there red flags in PM agreement?
20 January 2025 | 2 replies
Basically - I want a PM who keeps the property in good shape and occupied to get paid, and a PM who is either bad at maintaining properties and finding good tenants, or just really unlucky, to not get paid.- PM charges 8% of rent, which escalates to 10% if the property exceeds 95% occupancy with rent collection. - PM charges minimal fees.- PM is contractually obligated to perform annual maintenance/inspection to keep property in top shape. - PM provides a cash based accounting report every month, for every unit under management, that clearly labels all rent, all expenses, including management fees, and the net directly ties to the amount of money deposited into my bank account.- PM is a licensed handyman, or has them on staff, and takes care of most unit turn work at a reasonable rate. - PM has no breakup/termination fee- PM does not take project management fees, except on large or complicated CapEx projects exceeding $5,000. 
Byron Umana Your First Airbnb: Do’s and Don’t
28 January 2025 | 9 replies
Nights, weekends, holidays, etc.To keep this on-topic, though...DO figure out what's healthy for you to manage but remember it's a process where every experience teaches you good and bad (and be patient with that process).DON'T sweat the small stuff (damage/costs under $50, undisclosed dogs, etc.) but DO find a way to learn, prevent, put in better practices to maintain your sanity. 
Alex Silang From a finance perspective, how does investing in a high rate environment work?
28 January 2025 | 4 replies
Financial freedom isn't simply about replacing your current income, because inflation continuously drives up prices, making a fixed income insufficient to maintain your standard of living.
Saul Vargas I have $150k and equity on my home, looking 4 a property with some cashflow.
21 January 2025 | 11 replies
That’s one of the highest growth forecasts in the country while still maintaining strong rent-to-price ratios.Memphis also has a resilient economy, driven by logistics (FedEx), healthcare, and a high percentage of renters.