
24 July 2024 | 1 reply
To handle these situations, I've found that maintaining clear communication, documenting all interactions, and addressing issues promptly are key strategies.

25 July 2024 | 33 replies
Having said that, I have interacted with Chris Seveney on many occasions and have found him to be an upstanding guy who is very generous with this time, knowledge, and expertise.
26 July 2024 | 49 replies
Additionally, if their capex budget was only forecast for 5 yr hold, and they are now anticipating 10 yrs, they may be seeing roofs, exterior repaints, other exterior repairs (stairways, railings, parking lots) that they assumed they wouldn't need to address, but now need to.Things to look for: positive DSCR TODAY, not on pro forma numbers.

24 July 2024 | 5 replies
Everything looking too "formal" doesn't really build any sort of a personable interaction with the mail.

24 July 2024 | 6 replies
Here's a list of tasks where ChatGPT can be particularly beneficial:Initial Client Interactions: Use ChatGPT as the first point of contact on websites to answer basic client queries and gather preliminary information.Property Information: Automate responses to common questions about property listings, such as square footage, amenities, and nearby attractions.Appointment Scheduling: ChatGPT can help schedule property viewings or meetings based on the broker's availability.Market Updates: ChatGPT can be programmed to provide recent market statistics, price trends, or news to clients on demand.FAQs: Handle frequently asked questions about the property buying/selling process, brokerage fees, or other standard real estate queries.Document Explanation: Brief explanations of common real estate documents, terms, and jargons, ensuring clients have preliminary understanding before detailed discussions.Lead Qualification: By asking potential clients a series of questions, ChatGPT can help in initial lead qualification, filtering out those who aren't serious or ready to move forward.Feedback Collection: After a property tour or meeting, ChatGPT can gather feedback, which helps in improving services or adjusting property prices.Recommendations: Based on client preferences, ChatGPT can suggest properties from the broker's listings.Follow-ups: Automated reminders or check-ins with potential clients to maintain engagement.Education: Offer brief tutorials or explanations about real estate concepts, market trends, or investment advice.Localization: Provide information about neighborhoods, schools, and local amenities to clients interested in specific areas.Transaction Updates: Keep clients informed about the status of their property transaction, from initial offer to closing.Referrals: Encourage satisfied clients to refer friends and family by sending automated referral requests or reminders.Networking: Introduce and maintain relationships with other brokers, agents, or relevant professionals in an automated yet personable manner.Maintenance Reminders: For brokers also involved in property management, ChatGPT can remind tenants of maintenance schedules or gather feedback post-maintenance.Reviews & Testimonials: Automate the process of collecting reviews and testimonials from satisfied clients for promotional use.Mortgage & Financing Info: Provide preliminary information on mortgage rates, lending institutions, or financing options available.Training: New agents in the brokerage can use ChatGPT for training purposes, asking questions about company policies, sales techniques, or market nuances.Market Analysis Reports: While detailed analysis might require specialized tools, ChatGPT can give general market outlooks based on data provided to it.By leveraging ChatGPT in these areas, brokers can increase efficiency, enhance client engagement, and free up time to focus on relationship-building and closing deals.

23 July 2024 | 32 replies
They will have to refinance their debt soon, so I anticipate these returns going to 0 or negative in Year 3.

22 July 2024 | 8 replies
-Self-Employment Tax: While you anticipate the net gain to be zero after expenses and depreciation, any net income would be subject to self-employment tax, which can be significant.

23 July 2024 | 6 replies
Specifically, BG should remain strong due to the local demand and anticipated growth in the area.2.

22 July 2024 | 2 replies
Again, the BiggerPockets store has some books for this or you can learn by watching podcasts, reading blogs, and interacting on the forum.

23 July 2024 | 27 replies
My realtor/PM says $0.95 to $1.05 per sq. ft. is a reasonable monthly rent for a 4 BR/2 BA property in that area, which (according to the BiggerPockets calculator estimate I did) is enough to cover the monthly payment plus the above costs I mentioned.I anticipate putting down my deposit and earnest money in the next few days.