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Daniel Carrillo PHX is growing fast but did you REALLY choose the best area?
11 February 2025 | 5 replies
@Shiloh Lundahl I will do value add specifically with ADU development, so I am tracking permits to find other ADU developments and overall inventory growth to find a competitive edge with supplying demand in areas lacking larger residential developers aka "the middle housing"@Arlem Garcia Interesting, Tariffs will play a big role in supply chains, so it will be interesting to see how governments come to resolutions@Henry Clark Absolutely, imo gone are the days of investing for cashflow or appreciation, now it's about aligning long-term strategies with lifestyle 
Chris Core Everything needed to start, can't find a cash flowing property.
8 February 2025 | 13 replies
Deduct NEW property taxes after you buyDeduct home insurance costsDeduct maintenance percentage, typically 10%Deduct vacancy+tenant nonperformance percentage(we recommend 5% for Class A, 10% Class B, 20% Class C, good luck with Class D)Deduct whatever dollar/percentage of cashflow you wantNow, what you have left over is the amount for debt service.Enter it into a mortgage calculator, with current interest rate for an investment property, to determine your maximum mortgage amount.Divide the mortgage amount by either 75% or 80%, depending on the required down payment percentage - this is your tentative price to offer.If the property needs repairs, you'll want to deduct 110%-120% of the estimated repairs from this amount.Be sure to also research the ARV and make sure it's 10-20% higher than your tentative purchase price.As long as the ARV checks out, this is the purchase price to offer.It is probably significantly below the asking price.
Nick Connors Young Professional Looking to Get into Real Estate Investing
4 February 2025 | 10 replies
I'll be looking for long term rentals that don't need any major repairs initially. 
Bryant Arria Has anyone used AI Cold Callers?
24 February 2025 | 9 replies
Cold calling is already such a poor-performing strategy. the ONE thing good about cold calling is that you are talking to a HUMAN, building rapport, and asking and answering questions.Now that ONE good thing about it is taken away...Like David above me, no experience, and it would indeed be interesting to see how it does, but that doesn't take away from what I mentioned above.
David Robertson Young Entrepreneur Starting a Real Estate Company – Seeking Advice on Raising Capital
16 February 2025 | 9 replies
I want to work with great people, build long-lasting relationships, and help them grow their wealth while doing what I love.Here’s where I could use your insights:Raising Capital: What’s the best approach for attracting investors who are interested in partnering on real estate development and redevelopment deals?
Matt Gravil Multi SFH package
6 February 2025 | 3 replies
Everyone is telling me that the majority of the time they dont take the LTO to term.
Vince Au Newbie, trying to find a location to invest, frustrated!
3 February 2025 | 7 replies
I do have some investment experience and I'm currently managing 1 property, all the numbers are great and there's a good amount of cash flow and long term growth so I'm not a total green horn. 
Christian Houston-Floyd New Investor, buy and hold residential single family rentals
1 February 2025 | 11 replies
These areas could all be excellent long-term plays.
Marcus Auerbach Why getting into real estate primarily for cash flow is wrong - and even dangerous
14 February 2025 | 161 replies
If I am hearing you correctly, you are suggesting that I focus on the long term instead of short term cash flow. 
Eric N. How do you do Seller Financing/Sub2 and comply with Dodd Frank/Safe Act ?
22 February 2025 | 48 replies
But it doesn't seem to be riskier and more doomed to fail than BRRRR and other types of long term holding/land lording.