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Tove Fox Residential vs. Commercial Real Estate Investing?
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.
Mike Sfera When to get a property manager
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.
Joe Gettler Pursue Monthly Rental in San Francisco with my 3 unit?
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. 
Devan Praska Anyone Use/Make a "Homeowner's Manual" For Single-Family Home?
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.
Sebastian Nadal Looking to House Hack in Chicago for the first time
8 January 2025 | 6 replies
It can also create a lease for y'all to use.
Brady Ascheman Should I keep inherited tenant?
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?
Rene Rindik Purchasing land with intention of using for RV and Boat storage Beginning Steps
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. 
Sophie Sawyer My experience with Sunrise Capital (Mobile Home Fund)
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.
Chris Seveney What is the Best Way to Grow as a Private Lender
13 January 2025 | 15 replies
We lease a platform for online access and efficiency with both a lender and investor portal.
Levi Perl When to lower rental listing price?
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.