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5 December 2024 | 7 replies
No matter where you choose to invest, please keep in mind the following (copy & paste):--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Recommend you first figure out the property Class you want to invest in, THEN figure out the corresponding location to invest in.Property Class will typically dictate the Class of tenant you get, which greatly IMPACTS rental income stability and property maintenance/damage by tenants.If you apply Class A assumptions to a Class B or C purchase, your expectations won’t be met and it may be a financial disaster.If you buy/renovate a Class A property in Class D area, what quality of tenant will you get?
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19 December 2024 | 22 replies
The outcome was great.. they secured a mid-century home with a rental unit that offered both a comfortable living space and a reliable income stream.On a personal note, a friend of mine made a bold move and purchased in a slightly less popular area.
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14 December 2024 | 4 replies
For this, plan on securing at least 12-15 acres of land.
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2 December 2024 | 2 replies
Of course, many investors bend/break this rule, but that's another risk.2) If your bid wins the foreclosure auction, you then have to deal with getting rid of any occupants - who may steal/damage everything they can in retaliation:(3) You MUST have a great crew on the ground that can minimize surprises - not easy to do on your first deal.Regardless if you buy a foreclosure or other property, read our copy & paste advice below:-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Recommend you first figure out the property Class you want to invest in, THEN figure out the corresponding location to invest in.Property Class will typically dictate the Class of tenant you get, which greatly IMPACTS rental income stability and property maintenance/damage by tenants.If you apply Class A assumptions to a Class B or C purchase, your expectations won’t be met and it may be a financial disaster.If you buy/renovate a property in Class D area to Class A standards, what quality of tenant will you get?
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10 December 2024 | 6 replies
Not sure the extent but f the damage yet but the few things she told me about will go beyond the security deposit.
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13 December 2024 | 2 replies
Assumable VA loans are an excellent opportunity to secure favorable terms, but there are specific rules regarding who can assume these loans.
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4 December 2024 | 3 replies
Correspondingly I have a few questions1.
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9 December 2024 | 5 replies
I understand in NJ, landlord is not collect to charge pet security deposit.
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16 December 2024 | 19 replies
While we both have strong W-2 incomes, the large number of properties I own has made conventional lenders and agents caution that securing a loan for our primary residence could be a highly complex process.I’ve consulted with some local banks I work with, and one has expressed potential interest in financing our primary home.
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15 December 2024 | 25 replies
with auto-pay options, automatic late fees, and reminders, lease signing, security deposit collection, etc.