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31 January 2025 | 6 replies
FYI, most of my CFO clients borrow from HMLs that will lend up to 100% of their rehab costs.
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5 February 2025 | 5 replies
Hi @Alex Lee I would avoid 203K loan and work with conventional renovation loan based on knowing you'll be forced to use 203k certified contractors which will cost more money and offer inflated pricing because they must follow 203k guidelines.
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22 January 2025 | 0 replies
Using the appropriate amount of lights and mirrors is a pretty low-cost way to really make the space feel custom.Unique tile installation patterns such as vertical stacked or herringbone.
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27 January 2025 | 13 replies
While it may seem unfair to offer financial incentives to problematic tenants, sometimes it’s the quickest and least costly way to regain control of your property and move forward.Lastly, connect with local landlord associations or advocacy groups.
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10 February 2025 | 62 replies
Skip forming a corporation for now—it won’t protect you from personal loans, and it adds unnecessary costs.
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19 January 2025 | 2 replies
I know that interest on the acquisition loan can be included in the cost basis since it’s inventory.
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7 February 2025 | 6 replies
We cap the rate for utilities and actually added about 10% above our normal average this past year due to rising utility costs in our area for gas and propane.
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22 January 2025 | 4 replies
Quote from @Devin James: Im currently learning this lesson with New Builds that have taken twice as long to complete than anticipated.....Finishing a Real Estate project ASAP is critical because...1) Holding Costs add up quickly- Loan Interest- Property Taxes- Insurance2) Investor Capital- Our financial projections are dependent on how fast we can turn our investors capital.
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28 January 2025 | 8 replies
Their cost basis is about $33k, the agreed upon purchase price is $250K and the expected appraisal might be around $350k-$400k.
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22 January 2025 | 22 replies
Your net gain is your net sale, minus your adjust cost basis.