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Jonathan Greene Why You Need a "Deal Killer" In Your Life as a New Investor
2 January 2025 | 37 replies
The best way to get a mentor is to become friends with many other investors (this is why meetups are great) and see which ones stick. I
Timothy Lawrence House Hacking Advice (Washington D.C, Nova, Baltimore Area)
8 January 2025 | 11 replies
I was in a similar position a few years ago, but fortunately got married and our combined incomes helped us qualify for a larger house hack.We're on our second one in NOVA, Alexandria to be exact, and instead of rent by the room, we are renting out our walkout basement on Airbnb to monthly guests.That said, we have a number of friends doing well with rent by the room across NOVA, though they're purchasing homes with 5+ rooms or finding homes that can be renovated to include that setup.I'd recommend attending meetups such as the one I cohost, NOVA REI or Cashflow Breakfast Club or any of the others to meet those who are house hacking.
Janet Behm Corporate Transparency Act (CTA) under PRELIMINARY INJUNCTION
23 December 2024 | 2 replies
This decision effectively reinstates the Corporate Transparency Act (CTA) and its Beneficial Ownership Information (BOI) reporting requirements nationwide, pending the Department of the Treasury’s appeal resolution.Click herefor the full article which includes the new reporting deadlines.
Jayleco Mcgaughy New to Wholesaling: Seeking Tips and Guidance to Get Started in Real Estate
31 December 2024 | 2 replies
Yes, this means making an investment in a CRM that may include tools for direct mail, email, and text messaging... 
Harrison Jones Building a Long-Term Affordable Housing Strategy
31 December 2024 | 20 replies
The plan includes high-yield activities such as property flips and strategic acquisitions to provide liquidity and generate returns.
Augusta Owens New member and new to real estate
7 January 2025 | 12 replies
that we’ve learned in our 24 years, managing almost 700 doors across the Metro Detroit area, including almost 100 S8 leases:Class A Properties:Cashflow vs Appreciation: Typically, 3-5 years for positive cashflow, but you get highest relative rent & value appreciation.Vacancy Est: Historically 10%, 5% the more recent norm.Tenant Pool: Majority will have FICO scores of 680+ (roughly 5% probability of default), zero evictions in last 7 years.Class B Properties:Cashflow vs Appreciation: Typically, decent amount of relative rent & value appreciation.Vacancy Est: Historically 10%, 5% should be applied only if proper research done to support.Tenant Pool: Majority will have FICO scores of 620-680 (around 10% probability of default), some blemishes, but should have no evictions in last 5 yearsClass C Properties:Cashflow vs Appreciation: Typically, high cashflow and at the lower end of relative rent & value appreciation.
Richard J. Kalnitz Not really a new member but still a rookie having good luck with cheep old houses
28 December 2024 | 2 replies
This has become challenging due to an increased interest in the historic district in Dubuque due to revitalization plans that include 18 million dollar investment into the historic downtown area. 
Kurtis Sargent First time remodeling project - Learned a lot
27 December 2024 | 0 replies
During the renovation, I faced several challenges due to the home’s age and hidden damages, including ruptured plumbing, termite infestation, rotted wood, and lack of insulation.
Adam Mayberry AHJ are closed for the week, Ask me Anything about ADUs and SB9
26 December 2024 | 13 replies
I reviewed the SB9 legislation, and it states that properties occupied by a tenant in the last 3 years are excluded from SB9 but only if the project includes demolition or altering more than 25% of the exterior structural wall.
Benjamin Ying First time investor needing some confidence!
3 February 2025 | 51 replies
that we’ve learned in our 24 years, managing almost 700 doors across the Metro Detroit area, including almost 100 S8 leases:Class A Properties:Cashflow vs Appreciation: Typically, 3-5 years for positive cashflow, but you get highest relative rent & value appreciation.Vacancy Est: Historically 10%, 5% the more recent norm.Tenant Pool: Majority will have FICO scores of 680+ (roughly 5% probability of default), zero evictions in last 7 years.Class B Properties:Cashflow vs Appreciation: Typically, decent amount of relative rent & value appreciation.Vacancy Est: Historically 10%, 5% should be applied only if proper research done to support.Tenant Pool: Majority will have FICO scores of 620-680 (around 10% probability of default), some blemishes, but should have no evictions in last 5 yearsClass C Properties:Cashflow vs Appreciation: Typically, high cashflow and at the lower end of relative rent & value appreciation.