Emily Gowen
When to sell vs hold rental properties that have appreciated?
25 January 2025 | 13 replies
Does this matter if you're not optimizing for building a ton of wealth to pass onto kids?
Duke Butterfield
Sell or Rent? (Self-Manage or PM?), 4 year-old Primary Residence to Rental Property
24 January 2025 | 13 replies
Always keep an eye on interest rates to optimize cash flow and return on equity. if you switch to long term hold investing, you'll want to see if equity stripping is a strategy that works for you.
Kiley Costa
Pay Off STR or Invest in Another Property?
11 January 2025 | 9 replies
Before committing to paying off the property, analyze whether there are ways to optimize revenue, such as better marketing, adjusting pricing, or upgrading the property to attract higher-end guests.Return on Capital: If you pay off the mortgage, the “return” is essentially the 7% interest you’re saving.
Chris Shon
Do I need a Real Estate Tax Accountant?
10 January 2025 | 16 replies
A real estate tax pro can help optimize deductions, ensure compliance, and avoid costly mistakes most importantly so that would be the next step
Dustin Calgaro
Cash-out or partner on my 4 unit property in Costa Rica
11 January 2025 | 19 replies
Even with the discount, the investor will be a life style investor who wants to own in PR more than optimize return.
Luke Tetreault
2 years in, Growing Pains! What's the Strategy?
14 January 2025 | 9 replies
Just my opinion but I think 2 years is too soon to consider exiting deals (minimal appreciation and less than optimal use of depreciation).
Nate McCarthy
Multi-party investing deal structure for BRRRR/House hack
19 January 2025 | 14 replies
In other words, I'd hope to pay market price to rent the place out so the home buyers can get an optimal but realistic return on their investment.So my goal to make this appealing to me, as a potential renter, is to also be one of the buyers.
Rereloluwa Fatunmbi
Seeking Advice to Improve STR Performance in East Downtown Houston
22 January 2025 | 22 replies
.- Bigger area rug. 9x12 for King, 8x10 for QueenBedroom 2- Change location of TV to across the bedBedroom 3- This bedroom needs an optimized layout-If it’ll fit, scrap the bunk bed and do 2 twin beds along window wall with a table in betweenBathroom 1 & 2- Wall mounted blow dryer- Wall mounted body wash. shampoo, conditioner dispenserPatio- Scrap mini golf for fire pit seating for 6- Install canopy shade- Better design for photo-op wallOverall, great property, great location.
Kevin Robert Highgate
New to Bigger pockets - New to Investing
1 January 2025 | 3 replies
The cons as i see it include loosing the 2 of 5 year cap gain exception, typically not an ideal rental because the emphasis at purchase was buying a good home for your family and not a rental with optimal return (my ex-home consistently has the lowest cash flow for equity in my RE portfolio), not disconnected enough from the property causes addition angst on damage and may result in over improvement.
Devin James
Do you prioritize equity growth or cash flow in your investments?
5 January 2025 | 18 replies
Equity growth is the priority with mitigating any cash flow loss or optimizing the property for superior cash flow.