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TJ Dittmar Excited to get started learning
12 February 2025 | 14 replies
That's pretty low for a 3-BR - I'm seeing the FMR for a 3BR in that zip code is $1,850.But at $1,300 for rent, you'll probably find HMLs that may lend you around $120k if you have a good credit score in my opinion, which means you'll need $45k + closing costs.
Samuel Coronado Lenders only wanting to lend 80% of purchase?
27 February 2025 | 14 replies
You get the best of both worlds in that way: No seasoning to pull cash out AND the conventional rate/costs and no pre-payment penalty which are all better then DSCR loans.  
Wen Chen Section 121 with LLC
27 February 2025 | 6 replies
Hopefully someone with tax accounting knowledge can jump in here with more detailed analysis, but I looked at this a bit several years ago...1) You still have to pay the depreciation recapture on the sale decreasing the net benefit of this approach due to the large tax payment in the 'sale' year2) The LLC would need to not be a passthrough entity so that it can be taxed separately from you, so you have to add another tax return cost for the years going ahead3) Taxing it separately from you likely means corporate status and corp. taxation rates which are higher than yours and I've heard many times over the years to avoid titling real property as a corp...Overall from what I've seen this only makes sense in a select few scenarios, which for most people aren't in play. 
Anthony Sigala Is the 1% rule dead in Arizona?
5 February 2025 | 35 replies
Quote from @Anthony Sigala: We are all aware of the 1% rule--the gross rent produced by a property must equal 1% of the of the property's acquisition cost.
Keegan Schaub Top 10 PNW STR Markets to invest in 2025!!
26 February 2025 | 13 replies
Exceptional comparative value and lower operating costs
Peter Firehock Multifamily Market Outlook for the Washington D.C. Metro
17 February 2025 | 6 replies
Cost to Rent vs Own and Return to Work PoliciesThis can mostly be attributed to the massive increase in home prices, particularly from 2010 to today, making people opt to rent for longer, especially today in the elevated rate and home price environment making renting the substantially cheaper option, on top of historically low inventory to choose from.
Jonathan Rieder Just bought a single family with basement ADU that turned out to be illegal.
26 February 2025 | 6 replies
Where is the property located.assuming the seller added the ADU and did not disclose the ADU in disclosure forms, you may have recourse (depending on the rules of your jurisdiction) but it may cost you some legal fees. 
Arthur Tolentino First-Time Investor Seeking BRRRR Advice for Small Multi-Family in Allentown/Philly
12 February 2025 | 17 replies
I've already picked up some great tips, like focusing on operating costs, using comps for ARV, and the unicorn-like nature of good contractors.
Matt Powers Where to start investing in real estate?
6 February 2025 | 42 replies
I am putting in a link to something that may be help, a cost of living comparison calculator (https://www.bankrate.com/real-estate/cost-of-living-calculat...). 
Tannia Castro New to Rental Property Investing
16 January 2025 | 9 replies
EDUCATE YOURSELF - yes, it will take time, but will lead to a selection that better meets your expectations & avoids potentially costly surprises!