3 January 2025 | 10 replies
., We were over a decade without insurance, and when I refinanced and insurance was needed, I had no trouble getting insurance in place.

23 January 2025 | 8 replies
Thanks in advanceDown payment: ~90k (25% downpayment)Rent per month: 2300 (5Bed, 4 Bath) with 2100sqftProperty management: ~150 (monthly)Outstanding loan around : ~268k (7.675% APR) 30years fixedLandlord Insurance: 1500$ (per year)HOA: 1600$ (per year)Keeping an eye on interest rates for refinance, so I can then move this property to an LLC instead.

17 February 2025 | 21 replies
These are leased to businesses (like chain stores) that cover taxes, insurance, and maintenance, making them much more hands-off than residential rentals.Real Estate Syndications / REITs – You can invest passively in commercial real estate (apartment complexes, self-storage, industrial, etc.) through syndications or real estate investment trusts (REITs) without being a landlord.Hard Money Lending / Private Lending – With $500K in equity, you could act as a private lender, funding real estate investors who flip homes or develop properties.

22 February 2025 | 18 replies
. - Staying compliant with various tenant laws and fair housing policies is also a big factor I hear a lot.

3 February 2025 | 15 replies
Insurance companies are always looking for MTR that are furnished like ours never stays vacant more than a week.

30 January 2025 | 8 replies
Just make sure to fully understand the loan terms, especially the interest rate and repayment schedule, so there are no surprises.2.Condition of the Property: If the property isn’t in really rough shape and you were able to get insurance on it using a 4-point inspection and wind mitigation, you might even qualify for traditional funding options like FHA, Conventinal, VA, a cash-out refinance or a home equity line of credit (HELOC).

27 January 2025 | 9 replies
If I paid cash for this property, the HOA + Insurance + taxes is around $500 / month.

27 January 2025 | 7 replies
. - Taxes are on the higher side at $6,000 yearMy Numbers: $115,000 putting 20% of my money $23,000 and finance the rest with total expense of $1,834Monthly expense numbers: Future Maintenance 13% $273 - Vacancy 5% $105 - Property Insurance 5% $105 - Property Taxes 23% $500 - Property management 10% $215 - Office/Travel/Legal 4% $84 - Mortgage 26% $552 - Monthly Cash Flow - $316 per month or $3,792 per year so Cash on Cash = 17%I think this looks like it is a deal worth doing and I also believe I can bump the total rent up by $50 each tenant which I think make it even better.

4 February 2025 | 38 replies
With insurance rates going up, best to find areas with the lowest operating cost.

6 February 2025 | 16 replies
Another pro for a HELOC is not having to meet a HML's requirements for a loan (insurance, draw schedules etc....)