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Fara Heath Best way to finance this deal?
10 January 2025 | 1 reply
The land is on two tax lots so my plan is to sell the extra lot immediately after closing for a projected $275K.The property on the other lot will be a fix and flip with projected costs of $240K and an ARV of $750K.I plan to use a PML of 2 points and 12% APY for 70% of the total cost.
Devin James How the market has shifted in just a few years
1 January 2025 | 6 replies
Quote from @Chris Seveney: Quote from @Devin James: In 2021, we saw buyers upgrading to larger homes, taking advantage of 3% interest rates to afford an extra 300+ square feet.Today, smaller homes are selling much faster as higher rates make additional square footage less affordable.While rates are historically average, I don’t see them dropping significantly.
Anita Z. How do you screen an STR tenant ?
25 December 2024 | 22 replies
You just mitigate it as best you can, carry good STR insurance and roll the dice!
Keira Hamilton 5 Lessons Learned From Selling My Laundromat
10 January 2025 | 1 reply
While I was open to carrying a note, I wasn’t going to go that high.Unfortunately, there’s been an unrealistic expectation set by the gurus that relying on seller financing is a viable strategy for buying a business.
Allende Hernandez Do you run screening in all the potential tenants?
11 January 2025 | 15 replies
Carrying on with BGC for all adults 18+!
Matt Wan Can I buy a property without being physically present for any part?
12 January 2025 | 10 replies
There is usually extra charges on closing to pay for that service… but it is minimal.All the best!
Jeanette Land Have 1 duplex and living in SF home. What to do next?
28 December 2024 | 5 replies
Like Thomas mentioned, leveraging your personal residence carries higher risk.
Fernando Martin-Gullans Help me use my equity to scale my portfolio
10 January 2025 | 3 replies
Here’s some context: Property 1: >$100k in EquityValue: $325kDebt: $220k @ 2.88% (30-year fixed)Property 2: >$70k in EquityValue: $325kDebt: $252k @ 3.38% (30-year fixed)Extra considerations: - I have $15-20k liquid to use for any of these deals- My current job is relatively stable, but not high-payin- Current properties in TX, living in NY, looking to invest in Mid-West (crazy, I know)- No other debt obligations besides the two mortgagesUltimate goal/timeline: Though a bit ambitious, I’d love to build up the portfolio to 10-20 units in the next two yearsI understand that any/all replies aren't financial advice; all ideas welcome for information purposes. 
David Switzer Question about ADA (no one seems to be doing it?)
11 January 2025 | 4 replies
The ADA defines "readily achievable" as “easily accomplishable and able to be carried out without much difficulty or expense.”Without much difficulty or expense is substantially different for a small mom and pop restaurant than it is for Google or TJ Max.
Joshua Kaufman Commercial Late Fee calculations
5 January 2025 | 3 replies
The least states:"Tenant shall pay a "late charge" not in excess of five (5%) percent of the amount in arrears for each month the arrears remain unpaid if any Rent is paid more than ten (10) days after the due date thereof, to cover the extra expense involved in handling delinquent payments.