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21 November 2024 | 305 replies
I only buy in 2 zip codes and have a network of referrals due to that specialization.
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19 November 2024 | 9 replies
Same goes for number of LLCs and what to fund them with, since bear in mind that CA tends to be more cumbersome and expensive to have LLCs than other states.California is generally more cumbersome than other states when it comes to taxes and filings.
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16 November 2024 | 6 replies
I tend to write off physical expenses to the building and do not write off expenses associated with personal effects.
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18 November 2024 | 9 replies
Zillow is still different in my opinion.Note: I tend to add more details than needed to help other people interested in learning more about property investments.Elton
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18 November 2024 | 5 replies
On top of the the borrower most likely owns it outright or has a small balance left on the loan.Also, you tend to have to offer a premium in the selling price with seller financing.
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15 November 2024 | 1 reply
**Privy** tends to offer strong MLS data, **Propwire** focuses on off-market properties, and **Backflip** specializes in investor-focused analysis.
19 November 2024 | 28 replies
The second of two homes I bought when I sold the rental, I would have bought a more expensive one as the one I got was close to the university and tended to attract students which had higher turn over (though it may also be my local market).I'd also look up how to do a 1031 (I think that is what it's called, I'm not in the US) where you defer capital gains taxes on rentals by buying another within a set period of time.
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20 November 2024 | 13 replies
Some will do but they tend to be far and few in between and the terms are not very desirable at all.Another options is to take down the properties with a bridge loan.
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19 November 2024 | 19 replies
We’ve faced similar challenges with larger homes, as most traveling healthcare professionals tend to travel alone or with one other person.
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13 November 2024 | 8 replies
I got a number of referrals that may work for you; sending you a direct message.