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Rodney Clark Best way to Deploy $30-40k Capital
19 May 2024 | 9 replies
If doing multifamily, would be utilizing Property manager to ensure legal basis is covered.7.
Coty B Lunn Managing Investment Properties: With or Without a Property Manager
18 May 2024 | 2 replies
Let's explore some effective approaches for managing investment properties:With a Property Manager:Screening and Selecting Tenants: Entrust your property manager to handle tenant screening, background checks, and selection, ensuring reliable renters for your investment.Rent Collection: Property managers can ensure timely rent collection and handle any late payments or lease violations professionally.Maintenance and Repairs: Delegate routine maintenance tasks and repairs to your property manager, who can coordinate with contractors and vendors to keep your property in top condition.Tenant Relations: Property managers serve as the primary point of contact for tenants, addressing their concerns and ensuring a positive rental experience.Lease Enforcement and Evictions: Trust your property manager to enforce lease terms and handle the eviction process if necessary, following legal procedures.Financial Management: Property managers can handle financial tasks such as budgeting, accounting, and financial reporting, providing you with regular updates on property performance.Without a Property Manager:Self-Management: Take on the responsibility of managing the property yourself, handling tasks such as advertising vacancies, screening tenants, and collecting rent.Outsourcing Specific Tasks: While not hiring a full-time property manager, consider outsourcing tasks like maintenance and repairs to trusted contractors or service providers.Utilizing Technology: Leverage property management software and online platforms to streamline processes such as rent collection, lease management, and maintenance requests.Establishing Clear Policies: Set clear policies and procedures for tenants regarding rent payments, maintenance requests, and lease terms to minimize conflicts and misunderstandings.Regular Inspections: Conduct regular inspections of the property to identify maintenance issues or lease violations early on and address them promptly.Building Relationships: Maintain open communication and positive relationships with tenants to foster a sense of community and encourage better care of the property.Whether you choose to hire a property manager or manage the property yourself, effective communication, attention to detail, and a proactive approach to property management are key to maximizing returns and maintaining the value of your investment.
Somesh Mukherjee From Toronto, looking to invest in Buffalo & Rochester area.
20 May 2024 | 20 replies
I will give you some of my highlights.People in Texas complain about their property taxes at 3% ours are about 4.5%.New York in general and Monroe county specifically are very tenant friendly.Depending  on the town, the code inspectors/police can be quite anal.Since Covid and the 2020 protests we’ve seen an increase in crime in the city and therefore weakening demand in the city proper and increasing demand for the suburbs.Industry is well diversified—University of Rochester (medicine) L3Harris (defense) xerox (IT) and paychex (software/hr)) and relatively recession proof.Population growth is low and therefore appreciation (except the past 4 years) has been moderate as well.There aren’t many builders in the area so supply is relatively fixed.Home (and rent) prices are both affordable with homes typically being less than 1/3 median household income and rent being similarly affordable.For single family homes at 8% rent will cover piti with about 100$ to spare in the A areas.
CJ T. Buying in Your Own Name & Building Business Credit w/ an LLC
20 May 2024 | 19 replies
Specifically, they use a service like Plastiq; you can pay Plastiq a flat 3% fee (roughly) to make a wire transfer without triggering a cash advancement with the credit card company.
Gaurav A. Dayton Ohio: Neighborhood info needed
20 May 2024 | 27 replies
I'm buying a property on Leonhard and Notre Dame. thoughts on that specific area? 
Carlos Oliva Refi or Home Equity
20 May 2024 | 6 replies
@Carlos OlivaCash-out Refi:Pros:Fixed interest rate - providing stability in your paymentsLump sum payout - one-time lump sum, which can be beneficial if you have a specific investment or expense in mind.Lower interest rates - compared to HELOCs because they're first mortgagesCons:Closing costs - higher which can eat into your equityResets mortgage term - If you've already paid down a significant portion of principal.
Vinnie Dici Tenant brought over 6 drunk friends at 2 am and let out my cat
18 May 2024 | 10 replies
In my lease agreement it states not to leave the door as to not let the cat out.Am I legally allowed to serve her a 3 day notice to quit for breaking multiple rules (right to quiet enjoyment, not locking the door, not leaving the door open to not let the cat out, not wearing shoes in the house)  within the first week?
Sandeep Dhall Looking for a recommendation for a cost segregation service
19 May 2024 | 7 replies
I personally do a cost seg on every single property I buy (This is not tax or legal advice). 
Donald Wright New investor in Westchester and the Hudson Valley
20 May 2024 | 2 replies
Be as detailed and specific as possible when mentioning your future plans, current operation/experience level, ongoing projects, etc.
Bekzod Arapov Investment consultant needed
19 May 2024 | 10 replies
What specifically are you looking into?