Marc Shin
What Can I do about sound in a duplex with thin walls?
29 January 2025 | 10 replies
They’re easy to install and, while not perfect, they’ll make a noticeable difference.
Nate Shields
71 unit success!
28 January 2025 | 1 reply
If rates become more favorable in the future, we'll have an opportunity to refinance.Why we bought itThe 55-unit I mentioned earlier is a perfect comp for us.
Matthew Brown
Syndication: Fairway America Vivo Rancho Cordova - Review
20 January 2025 | 6 replies
None were a match for me personally and many were not a strategy I wanted or too speculative (such as opportunistic strategy which is the riskiest strategy or investing in tertiary markets which also tend to be the first to go belly up when there is trouble etc).You probably actually want to look at your operating agreement to see what rights you have to books and records, etc.
Tina Wells
Valuing Basement Square Footage in Comps
26 January 2025 | 5 replies
When an appraiser is adjusting a comp to match the subject property, he or she will use an adjustment based on the difference in square footage.
Malcolm Brown
Knowing a deal...how to assess
23 January 2025 | 5 replies
Hi Malcolm, With your strategy of holding multi-family properties or flipping, the key is running the numbers carefully to match your goals.
Terrence Stark
Builder Refusal to Provide Floor Plans
29 January 2025 | 0 replies
------------------------------------------------------------------------Here's our current guess: "The builder's plans and the build may not line up perfectly, so the buyer could sue for breach of contract or a similar claim."
Omar Santander
New Investor (local and long-distance)
25 January 2025 | 10 replies
One tip I have for you when it comes to finding an agent or lender go to the top of this page under BUILD YOUR INVESTING TEAM and click on AGENTS & LENDERSFrom there you will be asked a series of questions and then you'll be matched with 3-5 agents/lenders.
Melanie Alzugray
Newbie Investor looking at Kissimmee, Florida
17 January 2025 | 3 replies
While short-term rentals in areas like Kissimmee, Florida, can pay for themselves and offer lifestyle benefits, the ROI typically doesn’t match what I see from my traditional portfolio of long-term rentals in North Texas.That said, short-term rentals can still be a great choice, especially if you're drawn to the area and the opportunity to combine personal use with investment income.
Deanna B.
Is Real Estate a Better Bet Than Treasuries in 2025?
29 January 2025 | 3 replies
However, longer-term bonds (1-5+ years) are subject to interest rate volatility:If rates rise, bond values drop, potentially leading to negative net returns.If rates fall, bonds appreciate, but gains are capped by their fixed coupon rates.While Treasuries provide stability, they offer limited upside and carry hidden risks for medium- to long-term maturities.Why Real Estate Is a Stronger Option in Today’s MarketMultifamily real estate, particularly value-add properties, presents an asymmetric risk-reward profile that Treasuries simply cannot match.
David W.
Should I Build My Own ADU - Multi Unit?
27 January 2025 | 6 replies
We wants to rip out a perfect pre-fab shower enclosure to put in a custom tile enclosure.