Michael Plaks
RANT: Preparing/Planning/Guessing for the 2nd Trump Tax Plan
19 December 2024 | 13 replies
.- Plan: apply this rate to pass-through and self-employment business income.
Evan Miglorie
New zoning on family home, how will it effect total price?
13 January 2025 | 1 reply
Comps do not lie, if she pulled similar ones then that's what it is but if the agent did not take into account the bedroom and lot size that would change the value.
Jeremiah Johnson
Costs and pitfalls of making Illegal 2nd apt legal
13 January 2025 | 1 reply
You must also consider ceiling height and window size as it pertains to bedroom egress, this is separate in terms of livable space.
Jose Mejia
refinancing a property from hard money lender
13 January 2025 | 14 replies
Most lenders may limit your max loan size if you do not hit a certain cash flow thresh hold.
Vanja Dimitrijevic
Cash out refinance primary residence to buy another
8 January 2025 | 8 replies
We will both keep our W2 employment for the near future just looking into getting an extra income or make our retirement easier.
Sarah En
First-Time Landlord Seeking Advice on Rodent Prevention and Repairs
3 January 2025 | 3 replies
You can cover the wire mesh with drywall patches (they tape on wall and across the wire, white/paintable, different sizes) as the wire mesh is what will prevent the rats from eating their way into the property (the covering material is cosmetic only).
Rene Hosman
How do you keep yourself accountable to your goals?
13 January 2025 | 5 replies
The group is full of those that do that and the people range in size.
Kyle Carter
Screening tenants effectively
7 January 2025 | 5 replies
Hello Kyle,When screening applications for the properties that I manage, I always look for:- Income of at least 3 times the monthly rent (verified through the employer)- Credit score of 580+- Rental verification with past landlords (no outstanding balances, no late payments, and the property left in acceptable condition)- No history of collections, evictions, or criminal offenses- No overdue debt (except medical debt)I have found this screening standard very helpful when finding tenants who pay on time and treat the property well!
Tim W.
Invest for Cash Flow or Appreciation- Which do you favor more?
22 December 2024 | 7 replies
I had capital and employment and properties from the start.
Joshua Middleton
Seeking Feedback: Luxury Rental Investment Strategy for 4 Bed 2 Bath, Palm Coast FL
11 January 2025 | 4 replies
I’ve been researching options like offering fully furnished rentals for traveling professionals or executives, especially with major employers expanding their footprints in the region.