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20 November 2024 | 1 reply
When analyzing a new build/“build to rent” property as a rental, what percentages/amounts are others using for:-Maintenance/Repairs-Vacancy-CapexI’d assume it’s less than than existing homes, but by half or is it safer to use the standard percentages?
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22 November 2024 | 1 reply
Also, if you have anything in your existing escrow account, you will get that back within a few weeks of closing.
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9 December 2024 | 98 replies
I've seen similar analysis that indicates that Chinese own 10 million Bitcoins which represents about 2/3 of all Bitcoins currently in existence.
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27 November 2024 | 15 replies
The market is priced too high to buy existing locations in my mind.
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26 November 2024 | 35 replies
I haven't seen any yet that do 10% down on non-owner occupant purchases, but that is awesome if that exists.
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19 November 2024 | 6 replies
You'll find a ton of kind, supportive, and helpful people here.Are your existing 7 properties currently in Chicago?
19 November 2024 | 15 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.
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19 November 2024 | 13 replies
They need to do all their due diligence including understanding the value that will be added by the ADU, the finance options available, the consequences of adding the ADU (rent control, property taxes, rental limitations, etc), etc.Good luck As with all things, it depends on the investor and the equity.If they are able to leverage existing equity to buy it under a HEL or HELOC, then they are adding equity with no out of pocket expenses, and adding immediate and longterm cashflow to existing stock.We like ADU's because there isn't more land being created in our city that is landlocked...but there is more density available to those with large lot under-utilized sfh.In my market, it typically costs $2 to add less than $1 of value on single build ADUs.
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21 November 2024 | 14 replies
If existing houses are cheap relative to land and constructions costs, and supply is high, it may not be worth developing even if the agency says "do whatever you want".
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21 November 2024 | 14 replies
Other options include partnering with someone with better credit, negotiating seller financing, or leveraging existing property as collateral.