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Rafael Ramos Seeking Guidance and Strategies
11 January 2025 | 6 replies
I have liquid assets and want to make smart, scalable investments that balance cash flow, appreciation, and low risk.GoalsGenerate consistent cash flow to diversify my income.Maximize appreciation potential for long-term wealth growth.Invest in areas with low crime rates to minimize risk.Reduce my tax burden for 2024 with real estate purchases.My Current ThoughtsI’m torn between two main strategies:Multifamily Properties:Looking at markets like Austin, Raleigh, and Tampa for 10-50 unit multifamily properties.Love the scalability and centralized management, but I'm concerned about high upfront costs and competition.Section 8 Housing:Considering affordable markets like Memphis, Cleveland, or Indianapolis to purchase 5-10 single-family homes.I like the government-backed rent stability, but managing multiple properties across different locations seems intensive.Key QuestionsWhich strategy would you recommend for my goals and liquidity?
Michael Deering Buying Rentals in Japan
25 January 2025 | 15 replies
It's same as everywhere but location is everything as Japanese population has been declining all prefectures except Tokyo, Nagoya and Fukuoka.
Guan Hong Guo Income Criteria for Multiple Occupants
15 January 2025 | 10 replies
When the rent rates stabilize, I suspect they'll bring it back.I wouldn't try it in a location like Portland, but 99% of the country would be fine with a policy like this as long as it is disclosed and applied equally.
Jerry Zigounakis Best Growing Markets To Invest In
29 January 2025 | 14 replies
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Recommend you first figure out the property Class you want to invest in, THEN figure out the corresponding location to invest in.Property Class will typically dictate the Class of tenant you get, which greatly IMPACTS rental income stability and property maintenance/damage by tenants.If you apply Class A assumptions to a Class B or C purchase, your expectations won’t be met and it may be a financial disaster.If you buy/renovate a property in Class D area to Class A standards, what quality of tenant will you get?
Marina Wong 711 Rescue - does it help LP in case of imminent foreclosure
21 January 2025 | 19 replies
@Ronald RohdeThe property is located in TX, near Houston if that matters.
Brian Schamp Post Hurricane Challenges
13 January 2025 | 2 replies
She is located there and lends all over the area so will have real-time intel for you.
Steve S. What type of locks do you use for external doors on your rentals?
25 January 2025 | 18 replies
@Brandon P.I use a mix of things and still struggling to find the best solution.All the solution requires to have a mechanical lockbox with backup key at location for lockout or contractor.
Jeremy Beland The Crazy Title Issue That Almost Ruined Our Deal – But We Got Creative!
13 January 2025 | 0 replies
In New Hampshire, title laws are strict, so we couldn’t move forward without obtaining a signature from a living heir.The title company dug deep and eventually located a distant relative—a niece of the deceased owner, two generations removed.
Jim G. Is it required tempered glass windows?
12 January 2025 | 4 replies
Glazing in walls, enclosures or fences containing or facing hot tubs, spas, whirlpools, saunas, steam rooms, bathtubs, showers and indoor or outdoor swimming pools where the bottom exposed edge of the glazing is less than 60 inches (1524 mm) measured vertically above any standing or walking surface shall be considered to be a hazardous location.
Julie Muse Outlook St: Quick Flip Success in Mission, KS!
13 January 2025 | 1 reply
Its market-ready condition and strong local demand made it ideal for a fast, profitable transaction, aligning perfectly with Partner Driven’s strategy of securing high-yield properties in promising locations.