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Michael Plaks DEBUNKED: EOY tax planning "tips and loopholes"
23 December 2024 | 12 replies
No employees as we use a few subs for the labor.
Tove Fox Residential vs. Commercial Real Estate Investing?
5 January 2025 | 13 replies
@Tove Fox - Residential Real Estate InvestingPros:Lower Entry Costs: Easier to get started with less capital required.High Demand: People always need homes, making demand relatively stable.Easier Financing: Mortgages are generally easier to secure with favorable terms.Simplicity: Easier to understand and manage, especially for beginners.Flexibility: You can use it as a personal residence or rent it out.Cons:Tenant Turnover: More frequent turnover leads to vacancy and more management.Lower Cash Flow: Income potential can be modest compared to commercial properties.Emotional Buyers: Residential prices can be influenced by emotions, leading to price volatility.Maintenance Burden: Landlords often deal with repairs and maintenance, which can be time-consuming.Commercial Real Estate InvestingPros:Higher Income Potential: Stronger cash flow and higher returns are common.Long-Term Leases: Tenants often sign longer leases (3-10 years), reducing vacancy risk.Professional Tenants: Business tenants tend to take better care of the property.Valuation Based on Income: Prices are based on the income the property generates, not market emotions.Shared Costs: Tenants often cover property expenses like taxes, insurance, and maintenance (via triple-net leases).Cons:High Entry Costs: Requires more capital or partnerships to get started.Complex Management: More expertise is needed; you may need a professional property manager.Economic Sensitivity: Commercial properties are more sensitive to economic conditions.Challenging Financing: Securing financing can be harder, with stricter terms and higher interest rates.Zoning and Legalities: More complex regulations compared to residential properties.Key Differences:Risk: Residential tends to be lower risk, while commercial offers higher rewards but with greater risk.Management: Residential is easier for DIY investors, while commercial properties usually require a team.Scalability: Commercial properties are easier to scale, offering more potential for significant cash flow increases.
Dwayne Rowe Accessing equity from multiple properties
31 December 2024 | 11 replies
They based their loan on ALL of the properties, if you reduce their collateral value, you worsen the position that they did the underwriting on.
Julio Gonzalez Cost Segregation FAQ
31 December 2024 | 3 replies
By accelerating your depreciation schedules, you reduce your taxable income which in turn increases your operating cash flow.
Elizabeth Leb What would you do with 20k?
9 January 2025 | 28 replies
What was nominally a 52k down payment turned into close to 100k--12k in closing costs, 12k in extra payments, and about 25k in labor to help me get it ready when I realized I couldn't get it all done by myself working evenings in a reasonable amount of time (plus I knew I couldn't do the egress windows myself). 
Joel Florek 31 units in 30 months at age 24, $70k Annual Cashflow
9 January 2025 | 116 replies
I actually worked for a house flipper over the last year and I am pretty sure I made more then him as his laborer after 5 flips. 
Darron Pierson Jerryll Noorden's system
28 December 2024 | 26 replies
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Kyle Schachsieck Thinking of refinancing
31 December 2024 | 10 replies
Since your goal is lowering monthly payments for better cash flow, it might be worth focusing on reducing expenses elsewhere or exploring other investment strategies.
Jorge Abreu 📉Lowering Expenses and Increasing Efficiency
28 December 2024 | 1 reply
Implementing water-saving initiatives is a smart way to reduce utility costs.
Alan Asriants Taking on a major construction project in 2025 - What are some common hurdles?
30 December 2024 | 10 replies
Replacing one bad fixture between material and labor can end up being 3X the cost of buying the better quality fixture in the first place.