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Fernando Martin-Gullans Help me use my equity to scale my portfolio
10 January 2025 | 3 replies
Here’s some context: Property 1: >$100k in EquityValue: $325kDebt: $220k @ 2.88% (30-year fixed)Property 2: >$70k in EquityValue: $325kDebt: $252k @ 3.38% (30-year fixed)Extra considerations: - I have $15-20k liquid to use for any of these deals- My current job is relatively stable, but not high-payin- Current properties in TX, living in NY, looking to invest in Mid-West (crazy, I know)- No other debt obligations besides the two mortgagesUltimate goal/timeline: Though a bit ambitious, I’d love to build up the portfolio to 10-20 units in the next two yearsI understand that any/all replies aren't financial advice; all ideas welcome for information purposes. 
Jon Martin Anyone Using 5G Routers for Internet?
11 January 2025 | 6 replies
Speeds are all over the place just about any time of day.Rural areas can benefit from this but if I could go with Starlink, I would do that instead of a 5g modem.
Mike Conner Investor wants to trade properties - seeking advice
12 January 2025 | 2 replies
yea i would say no. if you are second guessing it. doesnt see much benefit to you mainly them. but stay on good terms 
Tiarnan Gormley Nearly 18 and need advice on REI while i'm away overseas!!!! HELP!!
25 January 2025 | 24 replies
Also, I believe the tax benefits are horrible compared to the states, but I'm not too sure.
Serge Hounkponou New member from Indiana
7 January 2025 | 4 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.
Brady Morgan Securities Based Lending for Low Interest Rate
17 January 2025 | 19 replies
Another nice bonus of using this as a funding source is no closing costs, big help on the front end.Obviously, if all goes relatively well, the plan would be to hold these properties as rentals and refi at some point down the road when rates on mortgages drops back down a bit, whenever that may be.
Penny Wilkinson Looking to sell a duplex but having trouble determining value
16 January 2025 | 15 replies
Sales comparison A common method that compares the property to similar properties nearby and their relative prices.
Nicholas Santangelo limited partnership flip deal
9 January 2025 | 2 replies
As a limited partner, you would be able to participate in the project without being involved in the day-to-day operations, while benefiting from the potential profits upon completion.If this sounds like an opportunity you would be interested in, I would love to discuss further and provide additional details on how we can collaborate.Looking forward to connecting soon.
Maxwell Silva How do I market myself as a new agent?
25 January 2025 | 26 replies
Related: How does a real estate agent get paid?
Carolina Solorzano Anyone investing in STR in Niagara Falls?
14 January 2025 | 17 replies
If before getting a permit you have to dance around for Code Dept officials/ city gov and crime is thru the roof, investments will definitely be low whether real estate or other, but it should be benefiting the city officials to keep things that way.