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Marc Zak LLC Insurance and Taxation
31 January 2025 | 7 replies
If you're going the umbrella insurance route, perhaps see if it will cover you for several things including just the routine slip and fall (like mold or earthquake).
Ken M. How To Buy Distressed Properties "Safely' Using SubTo and Wraps
29 January 2025 | 1 reply
So, there is even more risk.The things that you can do, include being properly capitalized, not be greedy, (in whichever way that may be defined in the county you are buying), know solicitation laws, know Dodd-Frank, the Consumer Protection Act, the S.A.F.E.
Brian Sarvis Starting on the Rent to Retirement Journey
18 February 2025 | 16 replies
We have also negotiated attractive loan structures with many lenders including reduced fees for our community, free refinancing, lower rates, unique portfolio options, etc.
Brooks McCarvel What is the Most Useful Graduate Degree for Real Estate Investors
27 February 2025 | 40 replies
While no degree will fully supplement experience in this matter, a finance degree will provide a broad overview of business to include Real Estate Finance, Management, Supply Chain, Investment, and Financial Management.
Phil G. Anyone fund a note with Safeguard Capital Partners?
7 February 2025 | 40 replies
Many hundreds of wasted hours, that if included, would wipe out a significant amount of earnings. 1.
Bruce D. Kowal How to bypass your CPA and get free and accurate tax advice using AI [SAVE this post
27 February 2025 | 19 replies
You'll need to keep good records, including the appraisal if necessary, and acknowledgment from the charity.In terms of how much you’ll actually get back in terms of tax benefits, it depends on your specific tax situation (your income, other deductions, and tax bracket).
Franklin Marquette Water Meters vs RUBS | LA County
4 February 2025 | 1 reply
Charge the tenants a higher rent rate and include utilities with their rent.
Trace P. Thought about Oil heating in properties?
1 February 2025 | 5 replies
I was reading up about it, and saw that the cons of oil heating include needing to top up the oil supply, lower efficiency (than gas and electric), and potential leaking of tanks leading to environmental issues.Is anyone familiar with oil heated homes?
Ming Huang OKC long term investments experience and recommendations
6 February 2025 | 9 replies
that we’ve learned in our 24 years, managing almost 700 doors across the Metro Detroit area, including almost 100 S8 leases:Class A Properties:Cashflow vs Appreciation: Typically, 3-5 years for positive cashflow, but you get highest relative rent & value appreciation.Vacancy Est: Historically 10%, 5% the more recent norm.Tenant Pool: Majority will have FICO scores of 680+ (roughly 5% probability of default), zero evictions in last 7 years.Class B Properties:Cashflow vs Appreciation: Typically, decent amount of relative rent & value appreciation.Vacancy Est: Historically 10%, 5% should be applied only if proper research done to support.Tenant Pool: Majority will have FICO scores of 620-680 (around 10% probability of default), some blemishes, but should have no evictions in last 5 yearsClass C Properties:Cashflow vs Appreciation: Typically, high cashflow and at the lower end of relative rent & value appreciation.
Paul Lucenti Closed on our 9th property
29 January 2025 | 7 replies
Multiple people including myself have tried to caution him of the the true costs but he's been repeatedly dismissive and has made it clear we give him motivation and he wants to prove us all wrong (whatever that means).