John Williams
Private Money Lending Gone Bad
16 January 2025 | 15 replies
It is not uncommon - main reason we see right now is over inflated original ARVs and now borrowers cannot sell and pay off the lender.
Jacob Havlovick
Duplex House Hack
22 January 2025 | 8 replies
You should track your own units expenses as well so when you move out, you can quickly reclaim any expenses or depreciation you built on the personal unit when converted into a 2nd business unit which would then be included on your schedule E.You also write off half of your property taxes, insurance, HOA dues, or any shared expense.
Account Closed
"Additional Insured" clause in PM contract
17 January 2025 | 7 replies
I appreciate it.Aside from the option to be added as 'additional insured' they have the option to purchase a "ProtectionPlus Bundle' from Surevestor, which includes several things like protection against eviction costs, wilful damage to property, over a $1 Million third party liability protection, loss of rent protection for 25 weeks etc.This is $50/month.
Amir Portal
Help whit choosing a neighborhoods for BRRRR strategy
28 January 2025 | 10 replies
that we’ve learned in our 24 years, managing almost 700 doors across the Metro Detroit area, including almost 100 S8 leases:Class A Properties:Cashflow vs Appreciation: Typically, 3-5 years for positive cashflow, but you get highest relative rent & value appreciation.Vacancy Est: Historically 10%, 5% the more recent norm.Tenant Pool: Majority will have FICO scores of 680+ (roughly 5% probability of default), zero evictions in last 7 years.Class B Properties:Cashflow vs Appreciation: Typically, decent amount of relative rent & value appreciation.Vacancy Est: Historically 10%, 5% should be applied only if proper research done to support.Tenant Pool: Majority will have FICO scores of 620-680 (around 10% probability of default), some blemishes, but should have no evictions in last 5 yearsClass C Properties:Cashflow vs Appreciation: Typically, high cashflow and at the lower end of relative rent & value appreciation.
Justin R.
Who has moved from QBO to Rentastic (or other RE based software)
27 January 2025 | 17 replies
I know how to use the basic features of QBO, as I do my own expense tracking, but my Bookkeeper is needed for the more complex entries (Loans, capital balances, reconciliation, data entry from PM monthly statements.)I spend almost 8k per year in QBO and Bookkeeping costs (Not including my accountant or tax prep.)
Colleen A Levitt
DSCR out of a DSCR?
9 January 2025 | 15 replies
Main thing to watch out is DSCR Ratio.
Jessica Medvec
Is “cash only” really cash?
29 December 2024 | 9 replies
The property has 7 acres with a 3/2 main house and a second separate 2/1 house (which also needs renovation) with its own drive.
Suganya Vinayakam
How much new ADU build increase value of the home in california
25 December 2024 | 60 replies
This is because the main house often includes value drivers that ADUs do not, such as larger living spaces and more comprehensive amenities.
Eli Fazzo
Real estate investing in South Carolina: Worth it at 6% property tax?
3 February 2025 | 36 replies
Including thinking about moving your investing a little west into GA if the SC tax situation haunts you.
Saar Dau
Research on DFW TX
5 January 2025 | 1 reply
Hi everyone I'm new to the Dallas County investment sceneI'm sure there are a lot of serious investors here in BP with experience who would gladly help with mapping the area to know which neighborhoods match the strategy.I focused on two main strategies- Fix and Flip and BRRRRso cash flow and appreciation need to work together.appreciate your insights and helpgod bless you all