Henry Jay
New to Investing in Real-estate
14 January 2025 | 3 replies
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Daniel M.
Locking Up a Property Sight Unseen—Need Advice
16 January 2025 | 6 replies
I’ve visited every other property I’ve considered in the past, so this is uncharted territory for me, and it feels a little out of my comfort zone.I’m considering putting it under contract sight unseen to lock it up, but I don’t want to make a rookie mistake here.I'm looking for some advice here.
Hector Romero
Financing and Planning Additional Units (Young Investors)
13 January 2025 | 2 replies
Additionally, I would like to attempt to do the process Owner/Builder with subcontracting work out as well as doing some of the work I'm comfortable with (I have some experience with bathroom & kitchen remodeling an am not new to the construction industry).
Mike Christiansen
Real Estate Investor
13 January 2025 | 4 replies
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Garrett Brown
This ONE Change Can Boost Your Airbnb Ranking
8 January 2025 | 22 replies
Structure and View ShotWhy it works: Highlights your property’s unique design and surrounding scenery.How to nail it: Pair a ground-level shot with a drone perspective.Example: This listing3.
AJ Wong
🌊 Where to buy an Oregon Coast AirBnB Vacation Rental For Sale in 2025
16 January 2025 | 1 reply
. - Furnishings and Design: Active vacation rentals are usually sold furnished, vacant homes are not.
Tyler Bolton
LLC versus personal umbrella policy for Indianapolis SFH rental
12 January 2025 | 7 replies
Second, in terms of asset protection, LLCs are not invincible, but I think what many don’t understand is that they are not designed to completely shield your assets from liabilities, on the contrary they are designed to contain and isolate liabilities.
Michael Martin
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11 January 2025 | 2 replies
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Tayvion Payton
Would You Pay an 18% Premium for Seller Financing at 2%?
19 January 2025 | 8 replies
., Purchase Price: $475,000 ($197.9/sq. ft.).Estimated Market Value: $402,000 ($168/sq. ft.).Financing Terms: 2% interest rate, with a 9-year balloon.Unit B Income: $2,049/month (Section 8 tenant through November 2025).Unit A Income Potential: Similar rent or higher; Section 8 cap for the area is $3,234/month.Monthly Loan Payment (P+I): $1,386.Cash Flow Breakdown (if both units are rented at $2,049/month):Gross Rent: $4,098/month.Vacancy (10%): $410/month.Operating Expenses (37.3%): $1,376/month.Net Cash Flow: $943/month.Key QuestionsWould you be comfortable paying an 18% premium for financing at 2%, especially in a market where current mortgage rates are closer to 7%?
Tayvion Payton
Would You Pay an 18% Premium for Seller Financing at 2%?
13 January 2025 | 2 replies
., Purchase Price: $475,000 ($197.9/sq. ft.).Estimated Market Value: $402,000 ($168/sq. ft.).Financing Terms: 2% interest rate, with a 9-year balloon.Unit B Income: $2,049/month (Section 8 tenant through November 2025).Unit A Income Potential: Similar rent or higher; Section 8 cap for the area is $3,234/month.Monthly Loan Payment (P+I): $1,386.Cash Flow Breakdown (if both units are rented at $2,049/month):Gross Rent: $4,098/month.Vacancy (10%): $410/month.Operating Expenses (37.3%): $1,376/month.Net Cash Flow: $943/month.Key QuestionsWould you be comfortable paying an 18% premium for financing at 2%, especially in a market where current mortgage rates are closer to 7%?