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James Wise Failed Leadership is why California is on fire.
23 January 2025 | 165 replies
The amount of ideologically inspired nonsense online is mind-boggling. 
Brian Stinson Insurance deductibles for SFR
6 January 2025 | 5 replies
One of the major driving factors for increased premiums is the carrier's requirement for higher replacement cost limits on file for buildings. 
Cristal Ochoa PennyMac Loan Transfer to LLC
7 January 2025 | 5 replies
I found this article that allows Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac loans to move the loan to an LLC: https://servicing-guide.fanniemae.com/THE-SERVICING-GUIDE/Pa...as long as I am the majority owner in the LLC. 
Nate McCarthy How to approach landlord about buying their rental?
13 January 2025 | 12 replies
Sometimes you get lucky.You could even bring up the subject of seller financing (search online for ideas of how to structure a seller financed offer), and make sure a competent real estate attorney helps write the offer documents (if it gets that far). 
Nik Verret Seeking Advice for Initial Bookings
7 January 2025 | 7 replies
I put a lot of time into listing and title, so likely good there.For amenties, I do have some of the major ones referenced - hot tub, Wifi, and stocked kitchen.
Bob Dole Cost Segregation -- What is the true benefit of the accelerated depreciation?
9 January 2025 | 32 replies
Quote from @Bob Dole: All,Apologies for the newb question, but I just heard about cost segregation and have been reading up about it online.My understanding is this (and please correct me where I'm wrong):Pros: -accelerate depreciation, front load (vs. just a straight line over 39 years) -save money on taxes because of the depreciationCons: -if I sell the property, the recapture will be larger -not recommended if you flip propertiesSo hypothetical situation:-Majority of our income is W2 based, let's say it's $500k-Net income from commercial rental is $100k-Income from dividends and interests is $100k-Both of us are full time W2, so non-prof real estate (but this can change  -- please see below)So we're hypothetically grossing $700k a year. 
Joseph Kirk Advice on entering the fix & flip industry
5 January 2025 | 17 replies
Look for distressed properties through online platforms or local agents.
Samuel Gebretnsae Seller said "He is not required to disclose water damage repair done"
8 January 2025 | 27 replies
I am guessing that the vast majority of homes 10+ years old had some sort of water damage at some point, most had probably several.My own home is only a few years old and we had the washer spring a leak and a few years later the RO system in the kitchen started leaking into the cabinet.Seller disclosures are pretty useless in my opinion.
Pierre Garcia New to the real-estate game. Taking my first steps through bigger pockets platform.
6 January 2025 | 1 reply
, the more likely people will respond with valuable insights.Network actively: Join local investor meetups, online forums (like BiggerPockets), and social media groups focused on real estate to start engaging in conversations.Be open to learning: Real estate investing is a dynamic field, and the more you learn, the more you'll realize there’s to know!
Rae Chris Properties, Networking, Advice,
2 January 2025 | 13 replies
: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.