
5 January 2025 | 13 replies
@Tove Fox - Residential Real Estate InvestingPros:Lower Entry Costs: Easier to get started with less capital required.High Demand: People always need homes, making demand relatively stable.Easier Financing: Mortgages are generally easier to secure with favorable terms.Simplicity: Easier to understand and manage, especially for beginners.Flexibility: You can use it as a personal residence or rent it out.Cons:Tenant Turnover: More frequent turnover leads to vacancy and more management.Lower Cash Flow: Income potential can be modest compared to commercial properties.Emotional Buyers: Residential prices can be influenced by emotions, leading to price volatility.Maintenance Burden: Landlords often deal with repairs and maintenance, which can be time-consuming.Commercial Real Estate InvestingPros:Higher Income Potential: Stronger cash flow and higher returns are common.Long-Term Leases: Tenants often sign longer leases (3-10 years), reducing vacancy risk.Professional Tenants: Business tenants tend to take better care of the property.Valuation Based on Income: Prices are based on the income the property generates, not market emotions.Shared Costs: Tenants often cover property expenses like taxes, insurance, and maintenance (via triple-net leases).Cons:High Entry Costs: Requires more capital or partnerships to get started.Complex Management: More expertise is needed; you may need a professional property manager.Economic Sensitivity: Commercial properties are more sensitive to economic conditions.Challenging Financing: Securing financing can be harder, with stricter terms and higher interest rates.Zoning and Legalities: More complex regulations compared to residential properties.Key Differences:Risk: Residential tends to be lower risk, while commercial offers higher rewards but with greater risk.Management: Residential is easier for DIY investors, while commercial properties usually require a team.Scalability: Commercial properties are easier to scale, offering more potential for significant cash flow increases.

16 January 2025 | 26 replies
Experienced managers can help evaluate potential investments by providing insights on rental demand, market rents, tenant preferences, and location-specific factors that affect leasing success.For example, rental properties need to be close to conveniences like major roads, shopping, and schools.

2 January 2025 | 11 replies
Two of my units will be vacated in the next 2 months so this is a good time to consider this over my traditional 12 month leases again.

5 January 2025 | 5 replies
In this manual (which I assume could be modified to provide to tenants) I include all the financing information (which you would not include for tenants) bank accounts, mortgage accounts, payment information, and mortgage payoff), a list of the contractors, what each contractor does, a list of upcoming planned or necessary repairs, and a copy of all leases associated with the property.

8 January 2025 | 6 replies
It can also create a lease for y'all to use.

2 January 2025 | 15 replies
Do you think I should not renew the lease when it is up in April and find a new tenant or since it is very close to the 3X monthly rent rule let it slide?

2 January 2025 | 2 replies
If you go to sell the business, but want to keep the land and lease it to the business, I would then separate them at that time.

29 January 2025 | 68 replies
One other thing, if SCI is so willing to buy MHP's and be the owners of them, why that every piece of paper we get (rules / regulation, leases, notices of rent increases, etc) do not have one ounce of SCI's name or signature from anyone at Sunrise Capital Investors.

13 January 2025 | 15 replies
We lease a platform for online access and efficiency with both a lender and investor portal.

3 January 2025 | 18 replies
(You know you’re on the right track and you insure future leases end between March and July by varying the length of the new lease.)Good luck.