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6 April 2024 | 5 replies
I am a first time real estate investor looking the following property : https://www.redfin.com/OR/Forest-Grove/2418-Cedar-Cir-97116/...its a pretty large duplex in Forest Grove OR, the trick is though, its on a lot zoned for a 4 plex so I am lookinginto house hacking, converting into a triplex, then living in one unit while renting out the remaining two unitsThe left garage has been converted to living space, with a living room, half bath, a laundry room with a sink and some counters/cupboards and a bedroom, it is a part of what was an existing 3bd unitIf I were to acquire the asset, I would first attempt to convert that space into its own unit The line items as I see (be in mind, I am totally new to this) would be to >put up dry wall where the door to the rest of the house is,>add a shower to the half bathroom >install a water heater in the adjacent 3bd unit> install a kitchen in the laundry room, (stove , oven , sink, counter space)>add a shower to the half bath Assuming I can convert it to a 3plex, I could at-least cash flow on my investment after I leave My plan would be to put minimum down payment of 3.5% (FHA loan) that way I can have a decent amount of capital free to do the renovationsThe only concern is when I crunch the numbers to get my ROI, I have no idea how much its going to cost to convert the additional living space to a third unitAny experienced investors here know how I can estimate this before I try to make an offer?
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4 April 2024 | 6 replies
Hi Julio, If you're looking to throw together something quick, Wix and Squarespace are the best no-code design tools I know.If you're interested in getting something done professionally, feel free to reach out.
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6 April 2024 | 46 replies
For me below is a short list, but bear in mind that my specific STR investment model is 'vacation house for free'.
7 April 2024 | 6 replies
Now, Austin is now becoming California, but if you live here and are renting then you have better options as an owner occupant, than as a pure investor in Austin.If my Assumptions are fairly accurate, then listen up, if not disregard.Buying a new built house in Austin on limited funds, hoping to sell it in two years so that you can make a tax-free profit, is NOT A GOOD STRATEGY!
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6 April 2024 | 1 reply
Hi all, I’m looking at documenting my ‘active participation’ and have been reviewing the REPSTracker app (14 day free trial).
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5 April 2024 | 4 replies
Borrow against them tax free if you need the cash.
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6 April 2024 | 5 replies
I think one of them is pretty reasonably and may even have a no frills free version?
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7 April 2024 | 12 replies
Feel free to reach out me with any questions!
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6 April 2024 | 5 replies
Feel free to reach out if you have any questions!
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6 April 2024 | 3 replies
You want pitch-free, networking with investors.