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12 February 2024 | 0 replies
monthly cash flow and increase in equity How did you find this deal and how did you negotiate it?
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12 February 2024 | 3 replies
I haven’t thought much how using a heloc in any capacity as I’m thinking the value has increased with the upgrades.Really looking for some advice on what might make the most sense given my goals (reducing living expenses to 0 + paying down debt this year and next).Thanks!
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12 February 2024 | 18 replies
Sometimes, you can also arrive at the sale early and ask the attorneys or trustees what the opening bids will be on properties that you find attractive.
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12 February 2024 | 5 replies
As a region, our relatively anemic rent growth and job growth has prevented developers from appreciably adding to new supply of multifamily housing.According to Costar (a real estate analytics firm):"Vacancy in the Rochester multi-family market is 3.7% and has increased by 0.6% over the past 12 months.
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12 February 2024 | 0 replies
The contenders and pretenders are set to be revealed.What changes are you making to increase operational efficiency and/or cut expenses?
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12 February 2024 | 11 replies
My numbers reflect that increase of taxes.As for managing the property Nah…I love peace of mind not having to manage it.
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12 February 2024 | 12 replies
On the other hand, if you are looking to use some form of commercial financing or a Debt-Service loan, other properties do increase your desirability.
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14 February 2024 | 59 replies
RE for me is diversification, increasing net worth through equity by buying at a discount, and a small monthly cash flow.
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12 February 2024 | 7 replies
We are very revenue driven and have a revenue manager and pricing software, so those who are worried about the numbers and return are attracted to someone similar minded.3.