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Lotus Eli Innovative Strategies for Maximizing ROI in Short-Term Rentals
30 September 2024 | 46 replies
As we approach slow months I manually adjust my pricing to try and always stay just below the booked property line.
Hilda Cervantes New to long distance investment properties
28 September 2024 | 9 replies
I'm going to be honest, it is kind of scary venturing into unfamiliar territory, after 19 years in the home health industry, but being part of Bigger Pockets gives me the confidence necessary to not give up or slow down. 
Ahmed Aboelela A Balanced Life? - Tracking Expenses
29 September 2024 | 6 replies
I have to slow down and really analyze the cost vs. benefit before jumping in.My personal life is the same.
Daniel Sabato Struggling to get started with my first multi-unit
27 September 2024 | 14 replies
I've done the single family method and it was too slow for me and just ate up too much time, although I learned a ton.
AJ Wong 📉 Recent Interest Rate Drop is Great for CRE and Multi Family Complex investors
28 September 2024 | 5 replies
I heard rates for commercial actually went up and they have such an uptick in business that they are slowing things down and wanting to push some business towards 2025.
Haemi Jung Champaign IL (University of Illinois) Airbnb
27 September 2024 | 4 replies
Regulation has slowed the market and made it harder to be an operator.I've never operated my Airbnb to its maximum efficiency because of the time it takes. 
Austin Snyder Land Contract/Agreement for Deed instead of Novation for quick Flip
29 September 2024 | 8 replies
The seller retains legal title until the contract is fulfilled.Advantages:Lower Upfront Costs: You can avoid closing costs typically associated with formal closings.Control: You can take control of the property to make repairs and sell it while leaving the original financing in place.More Flexibility: Compared to a novation, a land contract offers you more control over the property since you hold equitable interest.Risks:Seller’s Cooperation: The seller retains legal title, which can complicate things if they change their mind or their financial situation worsens.Resale Issues: FHA buyers may require the deed to be in your name for 90 days before they can purchase, which could slow down your resale plans.Subject-To FinancingHow It Works: In a subject-to deal, you take title to the property while the seller’s existing mortgage stays in place.
Rheis Cloutier Financing through HELOC
26 September 2024 | 2 replies
Your equity is not a savings account from which you can withdraw for free.
Joyce Kim Personal financial hardship - HELOC vs Home Equity Loan?
25 September 2024 | 12 replies
@Joyce KimHELOC and home equity loan are not the sameEquity line of credit is a line of credit that let’s you withdraw up to specific amount and you can take less and pay interest on what you drawFor example if you had a $50k line of credit you may choose to use $20k of it and it is usually ten years where you can pay it off and draw moreA home equity loan is a second mortgage which is a fixed amount and paid off over a period of timeHELOC is better in my opinion but if you have no income it will be difficult to get approved even with the equity you haveCommon misconception people have is if you have equity you can just take it, that’s not the case the bank also wants to make sure you have the ability to repay it.
Ben Stanley How do people invest in real estate while working a full time job?
1 October 2024 | 37 replies
This could actually slow their earning potential and hurt them in the long run.If you want to grow, focus on making and saving money.