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Chris Menne Should I Sell or Rent Out?
3 January 2025 | 18 replies
A few things to think about-what are all of your monthly costs and look at the rent including vacancy and management fees. 
Jeffery Jones Section 8 properties
8 January 2025 | 11 replies
There are kinds of guru's who will help you buy section 8 properties in a turnkey package including the rehab the property will need to get it rented.
Gregory Beaty FreedomSoft Scam!
27 December 2024 | 22 replies
Account Closed You can do automated lead generation in several ways, depending on whether you're looking for seller leads, buyer leads or private lender leads.Seller Leads: (1) Lead Swiper (online lead search with dozens of targeted searches), (2) Instant Leads -- direct access to listed properties nationwide with a click (3) OfferBot, automated offer making software (I use this every day) (4) Direct Mail Connect (upload your own list or use lists out of Freedomsoft) -- my team manages a ton of direct mail in my real estate business using this, (5) SMS lead generation (I use this every day)...and that's just scratching the surface.Buyer Leads: (1) Nationwide Cash Buyer database (millions of buyer records at the click of a mouse) -- including buyer name, address and all property addresses they've bought including closing dates and prices paid
Jenna Schulze Best city to begin investing
8 January 2025 | 34 replies
This should include potential rental income, expenses (including property taxes, insurance, maintenance, and potential vacancy), and your expected return on investment. 
Jacob Hrip Best financing options for a first time investor?
9 January 2025 | 9 replies
I've included an example below to help illustrate this.So different lenders have different rates (which do vary even for DSCR loans) but these are factors they all consider.See example below:DSCR < 1Principal + Interest = $1,700Taxes = $350, Insurance = $100, Association Dues = $50Total PITIA = $2200Rent = $2000DSCR = Rent/PITIA = 2000/2200 = 0.91Since the DSCR is 0.91, we know the expenses are greater than the income of the property.DSCR >1Principal + Interest = $1,500Taxes = $250, Insurance = $100, Association Dues = $25Total PITIA = $1875 Rent = $2300DSCR = Rent/PITIA = 2300/1875 = 1.23If a purchase, you also generally need reserves / savings to show you have 3-6 month payments of PITIA (principal / interest (mortgage payment), property taxes and insurance and HOA (if applicable).
Tanner King Analyzing a House Hack (First time buyer)
6 January 2025 | 13 replies
Compare this to your total monthly costs, including mortgage, insurance, taxes, vacancy and maintenance.
Allen Masry what happens to 500k
23 January 2025 | 26 replies
This would include doing mainly flips so i can get a solid return from that money or possibly even doing private money lending. 
William J Anderson Introduction and Seeking Advice on T-12s
27 December 2024 | 8 replies
I know they’re an essential tool for analyzing a property’s financial performance, but I want to ensure I’m approaching them correctly.Could anyone share examples of what a good T-12 looks like or highlight key items I should make sure are always included?
Apurv Asthana Need advice on landlord insurance
27 December 2024 | 6 replies
It's a 4 bedroom SFH for $325k, built in 1990 and it's got many upgrades including a 2024 roof.
Kandice Morgenstern lease clause for tenant expectations/responsibilities during mandatory evacuations
30 December 2024 | 4 replies
One year many pipes froze in our city, including one of our rentals and our personal residence.