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Reyna Ayala How many bank checking /saving accounts are needed as a first time landlord
8 January 2025 | 10 replies
Just want to start setting up as if it were. so far i have thought about creating 7 accounts.1) all rental income account 2) account where common utilities and mortgage will be billed3)maintence/capex expenses4)vacancy expense5)management expense (to put the units up for rent)6) property taxes 7)cashflow am i missing anything? 
Lorenzo L. Buying my first property (NEED ADVICE)
15 January 2025 | 39 replies
If you purchase a rent ready RE investment this could be 0%, but at the opposite extreme a good brrrr can produce the now elusive infinite return (I have achieved this on most of my RE investments but believe it is very challenging in the current market to bp not be cash negative after the refi to extract the added value.I expect to make an offer this week.  
Mark A. McElhannon Basic approach to secure financing on an investment property
8 January 2025 | 7 replies
I feel this gives me the flexibility to find the right solution for my client and not just sell what my bank offers.I'll also throw in my 2 cents on common differences I've seen in my career:CDFIs - Because of their subsidized financing structure, they have the ability to be a low cost lender (and sometimes provide grants).
Brady Morgan Securities Based Lending for Low Interest Rate
17 January 2025 | 19 replies
Basements are very common in this market.
Santosh Bhor House Hacking and Insurance?
3 January 2025 | 2 replies
Hey Santosh,As of right now you're extremely exposed regarding insurance and I'm going to assume legally as well.If the home isn't registered as a legal multi-family with the town that's something you'll have to correct ASAP and make sure the home is up to code.Insurance wise as soon as they find out what you're doing they'll cancel you as the risk has changed from a single family owner occupied home to a multi family owner occupied home.
Elizabeth Leb What would you do with 20k?
9 January 2025 | 28 replies
Also, townhomes are a great bridge property, it's a common trend that those in townhomes are aspiring for home ownership meaning credit sensitive and with that right mindset. 
Kevin Hoover Limited partnership to TIC - Can a child get joint property without capitol gains?
1 January 2025 | 4 replies
The mechanism would allow the property to be re-deeded to all of the LPs as tenants in common
Denise Lang Starting our investing journey. But how to that that out of my home state?
2 January 2025 | 36 replies
Vetting the tenants and following local laws is extremely important.If you don't own a primary residence, would you consider house hacking (buy a single family and rent out the rooms or a duplex and live in one side/rent the other?
Monish Anand How to find the best Real Estate Agent
10 January 2025 | 13 replies
Common fees will include a set-up fee, a leasing fee for each turnover or a lease renewal fee, marking up maintenance, retaining late fees, and more.
Ed Lopez Excessive "Make Ready" Costs from Property Manager
21 January 2025 | 35 replies
I'm being charged half of that annual amount for what appear to be common turnover repairs such as filling nail holes and tightening door knobs.