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4 February 2025 | 10 replies
If you haven't already, read "The Book on Estimating Rehab Costs" by J.
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9 February 2025 | 3 replies
Or are you planning to put 100% of the risk/cost of vacancies, furnishings and tenant nonpayment on the owner with you having 0% risk?
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15 January 2025 | 144 replies
Also, how much does it cost to get set up on this patented software system?
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22 January 2025 | 0 replies
Using the appropriate amount of lights and mirrors is a pretty low-cost way to really make the space feel custom.Unique tile installation patterns such as vertical stacked or herringbone.
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1 January 2025 | 32 replies
Originally posted by @Mark Whittlesey: I would get a UPS Store (or similar) box instead of a PO Box.It costs more but is much more flexible (is an actual physical address, can receive UPS and FedEx etc.)I had a PO Box for a while and got rid of it for exactly those reasons.
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8 February 2025 | 4 replies
Finding deals outside of California can definitely open up new opportunities, especially given the cost of living and market dynamics in the state.When looking for properties in other states, consider focusing on areas with strong rental demand, economic growth, and population increase.
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25 January 2025 | 5 replies
While living in a high-cost area can present challenges, it also opens doors to creative strategies, like investing out of state or leveraging partnerships.
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30 January 2025 | 6 replies
If you are looking to buy in PA, its possible you can qualify for PHA KFIT program that gives you a 5% closing cost forgivable loan.
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7 January 2025 | 9 replies
Can try to reposition to Class B, but neighborhood may impede these efforts.Vacancy Est: Historically 10%, but 15-20% should be used to also cover tenant nonpayment, eviction costs & damages.Tenant Pool: majority will have FICO scores of 560-620 (approaching 22% probability of default), many blemishes, but should have no evictions in last 2 years.
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22 January 2025 | 4 replies
Quote from @Devin James: Im currently learning this lesson with New Builds that have taken twice as long to complete than anticipated.....Finishing a Real Estate project ASAP is critical because...1) Holding Costs add up quickly- Loan Interest- Property Taxes- Insurance2) Investor Capital- Our financial projections are dependent on how fast we can turn our investors capital.