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15 March 2024 | 2 replies
(I've already started the process of becoming an MLO).
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16 March 2024 | 36 replies
Here's time & money an agent or PMC needs to spend to get a rental listed:1) Make sure it's clean2) Hopefully, take professional pics and just not use the camera-phone3) Take room sizes and note positives and negatives about the property4) Since most rentals aren't advertised on MLS, research multiple sources for rental comparables to determine rent.5) Write a GREAT ad for the property6) Syndicate or manually enter the ad on numerous websitesThen, once published for rent, how much time do you think they spend taking all the phone calls (most of them from idiots who don't take the time to read the ad), doing all the showings, chasing applications & supporting docs, processing applications?
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14 March 2024 | 7 replies
@Chris Seveney I have nationwide data.
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15 March 2024 | 1 reply
I know that renting up your investment can be one of the most confusing and nerve-wracking parts of the process (especially in a place with as much bureaucracy and legal hurdles as Chicago) and am more than happy to talk with anyone about that.
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16 March 2024 | 11 replies
It just happened that im in the process of purchasing 2 properties this month. 1 is a rehab, that I plan on keeping for my self for a bit then selling.. the other is an invest property non owner occupied thats a 3 familyThe rehab I need to purchase out cash 105k and another 15k-20k to repairThe rental property I need to put 25% down and closing is around 70kSo I need 175k to purchase and another 30k to repair both properties I have 90k in liquid in a savings account, 230k in a 401k made up of the funds and stock and about 330k in my companies stock account..My plan was and not sure if this is the smartest way .. hence why I'm asking here!
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15 March 2024 | 5 replies
Hi Michael-Great question and an important skill for investors to understand.I recommend the ABC's of Real Estate Investing by Ken McElroy and Ken's YouTube Channel.If you are an investor, I recommend finding and using a good property manager for your properties as soon as possible to maximize your return on investment and make owning as passive as possible.A good property manager is a key part of your real estate investing team.Get them involved early in the underwriting process of a potential acquisitions and the planning for adding value.To Your Success!
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15 March 2024 | 9 replies
Once you start talking to more people in the niche, you'll get a better idea of the process and whether or not you want to pursue buying in this niche.
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15 March 2024 | 17 replies
To directly answer your question- if your PM hasn't already taken action, fire them, hire an attorney to start the eviction process and start interviewing new property managers.
15 March 2024 | 5 replies
You need to ask for all information about the tenants right at the beginning of the application process.
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14 March 2024 | 2 replies
I have access to all kinds of data with all of my paid subscriptions for my Real Estate business that may have some information that you could find useful.