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Toyin Dawodu WHY DO 95% OF REAL ESTATE INVESTORS FAIL?
12 January 2025 | 23 replies
I don't think 95% fail, I think a vast majority of that don't try.  
Waruna Yapa Who has the best rates and how to shop for them?
8 January 2025 | 14 replies
In my experience, most have limited product offerings.
Marc Robinson Community input on a small mobile home park, distressed with high vacancy
13 January 2025 | 10 replies
One of our parks is 60% POH and in my experience the only way that park pencils as well as it does is to get through all the major repairs, get the homes 'right' and then keep them 'right'. 
Diana Teng Should I Buy My First Rental Property Out-of-State If I'm Unable to Scout the Area?
19 February 2025 | 57 replies
@Diana Teng there are a LOT of potential pitfalls:(So, it's vitaly important to not just find someone that you think you can trust because they tell you what you want to hear, but you find someone that their processes seem a good fit for what you want.EXAMPLE: we do BRRR Turnkeys for clients and take numerous vides we share with them - initial, worst state of any demo, when HVAC, plumbing, electrical update BEFORE walled in, before any major payouts and of course a final walk-thru video.One thing that's accurate from all the HGTV renovation/flip shows is that you should expect and plan for surprises!
Nate Pharmer-Eden New Year, New Goals!
9 January 2025 | 3 replies
Allowing the team to assist in some of my "Busy" work, so I can handle more productive tasks. 3.)
Bob Dole Cost Segregation -- What is the true benefit of the accelerated depreciation?
9 January 2025 | 32 replies
Quote from @Bob Dole: All,Apologies for the newb question, but I just heard about cost segregation and have been reading up about it online.My understanding is this (and please correct me where I'm wrong):Pros: -accelerate depreciation, front load (vs. just a straight line over 39 years) -save money on taxes because of the depreciationCons: -if I sell the property, the recapture will be larger -not recommended if you flip propertiesSo hypothetical situation:-Majority of our income is W2 based, let's say it's $500k-Net income from commercial rental is $100k-Income from dividends and interests is $100k-Both of us are full time W2, so non-prof real estate (but this can change  -- please see below)So we're hypothetically grossing $700k a year. 
Sam Evrard How to analyze different locations
12 January 2025 | 4 replies
With the exception of some small markets in the Southeast, places like Cleveland are the only major metro areas where a regular investor can find cash-flowing assets with a mix of appreciation. 
Thu Pham Purchasing an existing Airbnb with future bookings
14 January 2025 | 25 replies
One you have furniture right there ready to go but if you want to make some kind of major design change, then just let it go and get to work on the new look.
Duke Butterfield Sell or Rent? (Self-Manage or PM?), 4 year-old Primary Residence to Rental Property
27 January 2025 | 14 replies
If you’re paying off more than $1,500/mo I’d probably keep it barring any major upcoming capex. (3-5 years out so buyer wouldn’t automatically ask for it to be repaired at sale.)Good luck either way. 
Anthony Jackson Norada Capital Management Promissory note investment
5 February 2025 | 38 replies
I tend to agree with Jay Hinrichs that forcing bankruptcy by many lawsuits will not be beneficial for the majority.