
29 June 2024 | 6 replies
What companies offer multi-family insurance coverage?

30 June 2024 | 4 replies
Make sure the $400-$500/month cash flow is enough to cover unexpected costs.It wouldn't hurt to look for other refi options or consider a different loan option, which might offer better terms.

30 June 2024 | 9 replies
I agree it might be best to avoid being overly confrontational about their situation, but instead offering what you might be able to help them with.I worry calling 500 people in a week might not be the most efficient way to do this.
28 June 2024 | 10 replies
Converting your single-family home into a rental property involves several considerations to protect yourself and ensure smooth operations: Establish an LLC:Liability Protection: Holding the rental property in an LLC can protect your personal assets from potential lawsuits related to the property.Tax Benefits: An LLC can offer tax advantages, such as pass-through taxation, where rental income is taxed at your individual income tax rate.Insurance:Landlord Insurance: Ensures coverage for property damage, liability claims, and loss of rental income.Umbrella Policy: Provides additional liability coverage beyond your landlord insurance, offering extra protection.Deductions:Mortgage Interest and Property Taxes: Continue to deduct these expenses.Depreciation: Depreciate the cost of the property over 27.5 years, excluding the land value.Maintenance and Repairs: Deduct costs related to maintaining the property.Property Management Fees: Deduct fees paid to the property manager.Filing Taxes:Schedule E: Report rental income and expenses on Schedule E of your tax return.Separate Accounts: Maintain separate bank accounts for rental income and expenses to simplify bookkeeping.Lease Agreement:Solid Lease Terms: Ensure your lease agreement is thorough, covering rent amount, due date, late fees, maintenance responsibilities, and eviction terms.Legal Review: Have the lease agreement reviewed by a real estate attorney to ensure compliance with local laws.Tenant Screening:Background Checks: Perform credit, criminal, and eviction history checks on prospective tenants.References: Contact previous landlords and employers for references.Property Management:Regular Inspections: Schedule regular property inspections to ensure it's being maintained properly.Maintenance Fund: Set aside a reserve fund for unexpected repairs and maintenance.Moving Out of State:Communication: Maintain open communication with your property manager.

29 June 2024 | 2 replies
Hello,I submitted an offer on a 3b/2.5ba, 1990sq ft duplex style townhome (single unit, not both) in western Washington and my offer was accepted at $427k.

30 June 2024 | 8 replies
Every system you try will have flaws, or you may salivate over a feature that appears in other software.Some familiar names are mentioned frequently: Stessa, Apartments.com, RentRedi, TenantCloud, Innago, RentManager, Avail, Rentec Direct, Doorloop, etc.I recommend conducting thorough research on each app online to understand their offerings, pricing, etc.

29 June 2024 | 3 replies
Cash offers are usually more competitive and provide investors with slightly more room to negotiate on listing price.

29 June 2024 | 9 replies
My preferred script for pre-forclosures is "hey Mr Seller, would you consider an all cash offer on your property?

28 June 2024 | 4 replies
It's inexpensive, and they have a lot of landlord resources, legal advice, and more.