Allan Yeung
DSCR vs Cash Out Refi
13 November 2024 | 12 replies
If a cash out refinance, many lenders will allow the cash out to satisfy the reserves requirement.DSCR lenders generally let you vest either individually or as an LLC.
Ryan Leake
Navigating STR Loophole Tax Strategy: Success Stories and Cautionary Tales
18 November 2024 | 47 replies
Those people overlooking what it means to “materially participate”Here’s the Material Participation Criteria:Spend more than 500 hours on the short-term rental businessDo substantially everything for the STR businessSpend more than 100 hours on the activity and no one other individual spends more time than you doSignificant participation activity for more than 100 hours, and your combined activity in all significant participation activities exceeds 500 hoursParticipating in the business for five of the 10 previous taxable yearsPersonal service activity (non income-producing) for three of the previous taxable yearsRegular, continuous, provable participation in the business for more than 100 hoursA Cautionary Tale: The Story of JacksonLet's take a moment to learn from the mistakes of others.
Liam Naughton
Getting into the multifamily space
9 November 2024 | 5 replies
It's great to run into other positive individuals in multifamily space.
Pierre E.
Legacy Land - What types of land would you purchase to pass down?
11 November 2024 | 5 replies
I know this may be an individual decision ultimately, but what types of land did you purchase, or what regions, or what characteristics and why?
Mark Dunn
Hello BiggerPockets! New PRO here
10 November 2024 | 7 replies
This is an amazing space to meet many very smart individuals.
Garrett Kroll
4.99 Rating for 1K+ Reviews: Guest Experience Tips You Can Use At Your STR!
11 November 2024 | 16 replies
Do people like the individual hotel like bottles and soap?
Robbie Shiver
Short Term Rental Alternatives? Need Help/Ideas
12 November 2024 | 7 replies
It has a lower turnover than STR but can bring in higher rent than traditional leases.Co-Living Arrangements: Renting rooms individually on a month-to-month basis could generate more income than a single long-term lease while reducing management hassle.Furnished Long-Term Rental: A furnished rental could allow for higher rent and attract tenants who don’t want the STR commitment but still value flexibility.Partner with a Local Boutique STR Manager: Some local companies manage STRs with lower fees than Airbnb's traditional managers and could help keep profits up without 20% fees.Hope that helps you with your decision!
Jonathan Greene
Constructive Criticism Will Help You as a New Investor More Than Blind Faith
8 November 2024 | 53 replies
I think that there's a spin to your post that needs to incorporate the idea of being "welcoming" and "encouraging" of every member to pursue the long-term benefits of real estate responsibly, even as we of course do not want to encourage irresponsible real estate investing decisions.Curious to hear other's thoughts here.
Krystl Tanouye
Verifying Military Employment and Pay
10 November 2024 | 5 replies
You should contact that individual's unit to confirm they are a member.
Abdul Aziz Tambadou
High Property Taxes in Detroit 48228 - Seeking Veteran Investor Advice
11 November 2024 | 4 replies
Since they can't do each property individually, they use comparable sales to make broad generalizations to determine percent changes.