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26 January 2025 | 14 replies
From what you mentioned, it might be necessary to evict them earlier in which case you need all of those issues documented.
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15 January 2025 | 144 replies
Just a little additional risk that probably wasn’t mentioned when they were explaining “infinity banking”.
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29 January 2025 | 22 replies
I should have mentioned that I have experience as a NJ hard money lender but I would be a newbie to Section 8 and OOS real estate investing in general.
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25 January 2025 | 13 replies
I don't know how the really big players stomach it.Something else I failed to mention was how the PM's are also tacking on fees on top of rent to extract even more money from our tenants.
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29 January 2025 | 14 replies
Now that is taken care of; time to address the renter's insurance.As mentioned by someone above, you can be listed on the policy as insured or interested party.
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27 December 2024 | 0 replies
During the renovation, I faced several challenges due to the home’s age and hidden damages, including ruptured plumbing, termite infestation, rotted wood, and lack of insulation.
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5 February 2025 | 28 replies
My plan is to use a low down payment conventional loan, and with the factors you mentioned, it’ll likely be tough to find a property that breaks even.
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27 December 2024 | 0 replies
Here are a few lessons I learned during the renovation, many of which stemmed from the age of the house and unexpected hidden damages:1.Damaged Plumbing: Several plumbing pipes were ruptured or severely damaged, requiring replacement.2.Termite Infestation: I discovered termites, which led to additional costs for treatment and repairs.3.Rotted Wood: Significant sections of wood in the structure were rotted and had to be replaced.4.Lack of Insulation: There was no insulation in the att Did you work with any real estate professionals (agents, lenders, etc.) that you'd recommend to others?
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3 January 2025 | 14 replies
They even added a small “welcome basket” with loccal treats, and guests loved the personal touch.. it became one of their most mentioned features in reviews!
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14 January 2025 | 15 replies
@Chad Urbshott Correct, Olympia Trust is one of three places mentioned to set up a trust.