Jordan Hamm
New member calculations... Looking to learn
5 January 2016 | 7 replies
If I assume my property management company has another renter lined up I may be able to reduce vacancy costs... but other than that, it doesn't seem like there's much wiggle room.Is this a bad idea?
Pat C.
Finance a property for personal use that my LLC owns
5 January 2016 | 6 replies
Basically, I'm trying to finance all the costs that went into the property (purchase price and reno cost) and reduce/eliminate down payment by using K1 distribution from the proceeds of the sale that are due to the LLC.
Brandon Clymer
Flood Insurance
11 October 2016 | 12 replies
Here is my article:https://www.biggerpockets.com/forums/61/topics/364937-reducing-flood-insurance-costs?
Wesley Wong
Dilemma: Own our own place or start investing
18 January 2016 | 39 replies
It would be awesome if we could buy now and stay for 10 years to reduce the hassle of moving our home.
Matt Ryan
What "Personal Touches" Do You Offer Your Tenants?
8 January 2016 | 10 replies
Rentals are one area where the little guy can still compete with the mega corps and large apt complexes, often winning over some choice tenants with personal service, flexible terms, and small touches...Just a few ways, off the top of my head, that I think we can gain a competitive advantage over more rigidly run large complexes (though all markets vary, so these are based on my experiences)....) flexible terms (I offer a six month or one year lease; of course, most six month folks renew, but some like the flexibility; some large complexes are "one year or nothing" in my market..)) new mats (inside and out of the doors; bath, even runners or area rugs in high traffic area for vinyl plank flooring)...while they add some "wow factor" and look like gifts, there is self interest at work here, however, as the matting greatly reduces wear and tear on my flooring.) pets on approval ( I have some of the best behaved canine tenants imaginable, and their high quality tenant owners stay long term, are respectful, and pay well,yet are often shunned by many "no pets" larger places)) small (tax deductible) $20 gift card at holidays ..
Faisal Farnas
Typical Example from MLS in Saint Petersburg (Tampa Bay)
12 January 2016 | 12 replies
I'm going to run fast and loose with the numbers for my convenience.Given your assumptions, how can you either generate more revenue and/or reduce the expenses?
Hae-Yuan Chang
Criteria choosing a local lender?
8 January 2016 | 2 replies
In my case, I follow that person because not only does she know me but the lender she now works for have reduced fees than where she was.
Jonathan Caviness
Starting out with little reserve funds
10 January 2016 | 6 replies
Also take a quick look to see if you can reduce miscellaneous personal spending by any amount to make this dream come true.
Jack Rengold
how to convince people it's a good deal?
11 May 2015 | 12 replies
Use follow up questions to get them to further reduce their own price.If you want to learn more look up Michael Quarles BP podcast.
Michael Germinario
Security Deposit - What would you do?
14 May 2015 | 15 replies
All that stress and anxiety for nothing.Thanks again to everyone for their helpful feedback!