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Marcos De la Cruz Anyone have experience with Section 8?
13 February 2025 | 6 replies
Some general pros v cons - I'm sure other people will provide other insights as wellPros: -Above market rents- Monthly rent payment on time that you don't have to worry about or chase anyone down for (if full pay)- No shortage of tenants depending on your standards - Tenants are incentivized to not trash/destroy the unit, otherwise they'll lose their voucher (Yearly inspections made by local S8 inspectors to keep everyone honest- Rental payouts are normally adjusted 1-2 times a year to keep up with market rentsCons:- May take a little while to get onboarded - dealing with local govt can always take longer than expected   - Generally won't have a super high credit score (to be expected given it's the govt paying for rent)- Each unit will need to be inspected and meet a certain living standard in order to be approved for fundingYou'll want to make sure you work with a property manager who has extensive experience in working with S8. 
Enrique Toledo-Perez Advice on getting started
26 January 2025 | 10 replies
As long as the wholesaler is direct with the seller and the deal is real, go for it.
Dustin Pavlik STR/Vacation property financing
12 February 2025 | 7 replies
I currently own 50 LTR units in my local area.
Desiree Rejeili How Much Home Equity Have You Gained? The Answer Might Surprise You
13 January 2025 | 0 replies
If you’re wondering how much equity you’ve built or how you can use it to meet your goals, connect with a local real estate agent to explore the possibilities.
Thomas Magill Build-to-Rent on Benfield
29 January 2025 | 0 replies
I purchase the land from a local jeweler who I tracked down at his business and asked he was interested in selling.
Chris Crawford Selling A House And Giving Previous Owner Proceeds
28 January 2025 | 4 replies
Any advice would be appreciated.I would first talk to a real estate attorney or a foreclosure attorney to make sure that the way you plan to do things passes muster.
Michelle Wang Frustrated Massachusetts Landlord Seeking Advice on Dealing with Problematic Tenants
27 January 2025 | 13 replies
@Michelle Wang Ever hear: "If you think YOU CAN or You think YOU CAN'T, YOU'RE RIGHT"IMHO I've found this to be true in Real Estate Investing.
Joe Kern Short term conversion to Long term
9 February 2025 | 5 replies
You could also check out options like Cozy or TenantCloud for similar features.When converting to LTR, just keep an eye on local rental laws, lease terms, and any rent control rules that might apply.
Itay Heled Designer for airbnb
29 January 2025 | 8 replies
I second what John said, but if you are severely design impaired like myself, maybe ask around some local hosts / host groups. 
Stacie Casella Investing in Clarksville Tennessee
26 January 2025 | 3 replies
I am a real estate broker and property manager based in Clarksville, TN and I specialize in working with investors.