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Kris Lou Tired of my money not working for me in Toronto, Canada - looking to diversify in USA
5 December 2024 | 7 replies
No matter where you choose to invest, please keep in mind the following (copy & paste):--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Recommend you first figure out the property Class you want to invest in, THEN figure out the corresponding location to invest in.Property Class will typically dictate the Class of tenant you get, which greatly IMPACTS rental income stability and property maintenance/damage by tenants.If you apply Class A assumptions to a Class B or C purchase, your expectations won’t be met and it may be a financial disaster.If you buy/renovate a Class A property in Class D area, what quality of tenant will you get?
Francisco Pineiro Contractor Payout Out of State
3 December 2024 | 6 replies
Never pay for work that hasn’t been done.3.Verify Work Regularly: Have an objective third party inspect the quality of the work weekly and provide updates.
Vivian Huang Investing in Tulum, Mexico
12 December 2024 | 49 replies
Then, having covered my base, I'd try to differentiate myself, by having the best located property, the best quality property (given the price of course) and offer the best experience.
Bryan Cavellier Is it possible to 1031 Exchange in Different States?
5 December 2024 | 10 replies
Days wind down and now they have a (knee jerk) reaction and buy something non-optimal for a property just to avoid tax penalties.Had they been realistic starting out they would have had time to locate quality properties to buy instead of looking for a Unicorn.
Megan Mason How to Start Investing in Section 8 Housing: Advice Needed
1 December 2024 | 4 replies
But there are also some real challenges, like dealing with lower tenant quality on average, the extra red tape, annual inspections, and the longer time it takes to get tenants placed compared to the open market.
Benjamin J Thompson AI Analysis Tools? Which is best and why? Anyone using any of these and why?
5 December 2024 | 11 replies
Risk assessment and mitigation: Quick analysis of crime rates, school quality, economic stability and environmental risks. 5.
Jei Mercado ARV Question: Closer but 5+ year sold comps vs Further but 1+ year sold comps?
4 December 2024 | 8 replies
I think their general stance is going to be to go with whichever comparable property has the greatest degree of similarity in terms of (probably, in this order): location, age built, quality of construction/current condition, and square footage.
Jonah Gunalda ER doctor hoping to diversify in passive real estate!
10 December 2024 | 25 replies
For someone that's not as conservative, or a different view on the cycle, they might have a different opinion than me on all of this.2) Sponsor quality check: (takes about 45 minutes per deal)I believe that a great sponsor can take an average looking deal and make it great, and that in mediocre sponsor can take a fantastic looking deal and make it bad (especially if there is a severe recession).
Jason S. Flat Broke and No Funds...What to do???
11 December 2024 | 68 replies
A quality deal you have control (under contract, seller only wants to work with you, etc.)3.) 
Sebastian Tamburro New Investor looking to break into the foreclosure market
2 December 2024 | 2 replies
Of course, many investors bend/break this rule, but that's another risk.2) If your bid wins the foreclosure auction, you then have to deal with getting rid of any occupants - who may steal/damage everything they can in retaliation:(3) You MUST have a great crew on the ground that can minimize surprises - not easy to do on your first deal.Regardless if you buy a foreclosure or other property, read our copy & paste advice below:-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Recommend you first figure out the property Class you want to invest in, THEN figure out the corresponding location to invest in.Property Class will typically dictate the Class of tenant you get, which greatly IMPACTS rental income stability and property maintenance/damage by tenants.If you apply Class A assumptions to a Class B or C purchase, your expectations won’t be met and it may be a financial disaster.If you buy/renovate a property in Class D area to Class A standards, what quality of tenant will you get?