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James McGovern I continue to meet Real Estate Agents that are doofuses
4 September 2024 | 25 replies
I know probably several hundred co-brokes and I have worked with many as an investor before I got licensed and started a team.A combination of several reasons: Real estate agents are in an industry that is easy entry and it rewards networking much more than actual skills (let that one sink in), because consumers don't know how to vet agents and it becomes mostly about trust - so you work with your friend's cousin, because he said she's great.
Matt Le Looking for anyone who has used water submetering companies
5 September 2024 | 5 replies
I own 2 of the units for STR that I kept empty last service period just to get a gauge on things and the 4 other units still managed to use a combined 43,000 gallons which makes a $860 bill total that is split between Louisville Water@$321 and Sewer@$539.
Jennifer T. Do you always try to cash out the max LTV? Which of these 2 lenders would you choose?
4 September 2024 | 7 replies
But if you need more cash in hand now and can handle the higher fees and reduced cash flow, option 1 could make sense.As for shopping around, it might be worth getting a few more quotes, especially if you think you can find something that combines the best of both worlds—a decent LTV and lower fees.Hope this helps!
John Bertolon Replaced one tenant's showerhead, now I'm getting other requests.
5 September 2024 | 14 replies
We then try to combine them all together or add it in if we’re handling something more serious.
Adriana McLaughlin New investor: I don't want to quit my W2 but want to max investing to offset taxes
5 September 2024 | 13 replies
With a full-time job, it might be hard to meet those requirements, so your real estate losses could be considered passive.Now, on the AGI front—if you and your husband’s combined AGI is over $150k, unfortunately, you won’t qualify for the $25,000 special allowance that lets you offset passive losses against your other income (like your W-2 income).
Christopher S. Unlocking Chicago's Community Development Grant Program: A Streamlined Financing Path
4 September 2024 | 4 replies
(If your project is primarily housing or incorporates housing specific funding sources, you will need to apply through the Department of Housing rather than through this program.)The funding sources that a project can receive include the Chicago Recovery Plan (CRP), Housing and Economic Development Bond (HED), Neighborhood Opportunity Fund (NOF), and Tax Increment Financing (TIF) which have all been combined into a single, streamlined grant program with unified rules and regulations.
Valerie Bowman Application/ Property Viewings
4 September 2024 | 9 replies
For example, I mention that every adult must pay a $30 application fee, pass my credit/criminal background, make a combined income of 3x the rent, and whether or not the property accepts pets.
Garrett Brown The Top 10 College Football Town for Short-Term Rentals
2 September 2024 | 16 replies
I'm surprised that Tucson ranked higher than Scottsdale/Tempe and ASU...the combination of Scottsdale as one of the country's top party towns, with the close proximity of ASU Stadium (5 miles) should put them near the top, I would think....?
Tommy Brant Underwriting for 3% insurance increase - is this a joke?
3 September 2024 | 7 replies
The combined effect is that premium increases will normalize going forward.I have a feeling if I had an investor on the phone that was reading headlines about insurance premium spikes, the above would satisfy them.  
Sam Gillett 60 Unit New Development in Cape Breton, Nova Scotia
2 September 2024 | 3 replies
A combination of lack of infrastructure partnered with historic highs in population growth specifically in new international students pouring into the area to attend Cape Breton University, has presented less then a 1% vacancy rate on the island.