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Matt Buck Cost of STR Virtual Assistants
30 April 2024 | 18 replies
You can also have your cleaners download the app and have specific user-permissions to allow for task-based scheduling and cleaning checklists.
Autumn Kim Is it a bad idea to buy a house with squatters
30 April 2024 | 9 replies
Based on geography alone, I am sure Philly has a very long, difficult and expensive process involved in removing these people. 
Cara B. If you had unlimited funds, and lived in Los Angeles, what would you invest in?
30 April 2024 | 21 replies
. 😊  I've been thinking more about your question based on my LA experience, and some great advice I've read from three days of lurking here on BP from some RE veterans, based less on my fantasy but more on what I would do with your idea to start out at 1.5 and move into 3-5 million houses.First, it's all going to come down to your goals, here's a quote about that from Don Konipol (from the forum post https://www.biggerpockets.com/forums/519/topics/1150499-the-...Quote from @Don Konipol:IMO, the financial reasons for investing in real estate include 1- Asset Preservation2- Increase Wealth3- Current Income4- Tax MinimizationWhile these four are not mutually exclusive, the more you benefit in one area the less will be the benefit in the others, given normal market conditions, unless you uncover something everyone else has missed.
Michelle A Shriver Construction Management Fee Question
30 April 2024 | 7 replies
Are there variables based on scope, cost, duration, etc?
Frank Barletta Why I'd focus on Fix and Flip, not renting in Toledo, OH
29 April 2024 | 31 replies
What I’ve shared is based on research and data collected so would love to know what you’re seeing personally and how it could differ!
Candi Kham Seeking Advice for First Rental Property Venture
29 April 2024 | 4 replies
There's no perfect software out there.
Benjamin Sulka Are my reserves too high for a house hack deal?
1 May 2024 | 22 replies
.)- 10% for future property management -10% for vacancy-10% for CapEx-5% for repairs and maintenance-5% for lawn and grounds keeping-0.5% of purchase price for PMI based on my credit score For a house hack, is this too conservative?
Marcelo Murai Investor-friendly real estate agents recommendations
30 April 2024 | 8 replies
I'm based on NJ and my goal is to invest in MTR, single-family or duplex, near hospitals or universities. 
Nick Cascio Less than 2 years of consistant employment
30 April 2024 | 14 replies
The difference in pre-qualification between base pay vs overtime is significant enough for this to be a deal breaker.
David Ounanian What financing options are available for real estate investors?
30 April 2024 | 2 replies
Here are some common financing options:Traditional Mortgage: Obtain financing from banks with a down payment, paying off over time with interest.Hard Money Loans: Short-term loans with higher interest rates, often from private investors, suitable for quick acquisitions or credit-challenged investors.Private Money Lenders: Individuals or groups offering direct loans, with terms negotiated privately.Seller Financing: Buyers make payments directly to sellers over an agreed period, with terms negotiated between parties.Home Equity Line of Credit (HELOC): Borrow against existing property equity with a revolving credit line, typically offering flexibility.Real Estate Crowdfunding: Pool funds with other investors via online platforms for various real estate projects, offering diverse investment opportunities.1031 Exchange: Defer capital gains taxes by reinvesting sale proceeds into similar properties within a specific timeframe, useful for tax optimization.REITs (Real Estate Investment Trusts): Invest indirectly in real estate through publicly traded companies, offering liquidity and diversification.Joint Ventures/Partnerships: Collaborate with other investors to share resources and risks, leveraging each other's strengths for larger projects.Subject To Financing: Buy a property subject to the existing mortgage that's in place on the property (doesn't get paid off when the property sells).Assumable Mortgage: Buy a property and assume the mortgage that the seller already has in place.Lease Option: Rent a property with the option to buy it prior to a later date.Debt Service Credit Ratio (DSCR): A loan approved based on the income potential of the propertyThese options cater to different investor needs, preferences, and financial situations, providing flexibility in real estate investment strategies.Thanks,