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Ari Wertheimer Innovative Net Lease SFR Strategy
8 January 2025 | 0 replies
It was high rent, low entry point area but within 6 months I dealt with an eviction and electrical issues.
Mike Weigel Introduction to Bigger Pockets from Austin, TX
28 January 2025 | 4 replies
It sounds like you’ve got a solid foundation with your rental property, and I love the ambition behind your plans to build a property management and maintenance company—it’s a great way to take control of your investments while creating additional opportunities.Best of luck to you! 
Jennifer Fernéz Help with this deal!
18 January 2025 | 10 replies
However, I like that there isn't a lot of work to do and I could still make the property really cute with not much risk.Inventory is so low.
Nicole Gauthier Is Furnished Finder worth it in Urban areas?
29 January 2025 | 10 replies
Because for a certain type renter it’s just SO easy to continue renting fully furnished rather than having to spend $20-40k on furniture; come up with a down payment on a house purchase; and or worry about repairs and maintenance.  
Don Konipol Passive Investor Strategies vs Active Investor Strategies
24 January 2025 | 3 replies
Not sure how many PMCs you've had bad experiences with, but we'll take exception to:"Then do a thorough research on tenant applicants (note: leaving this to a PM may be hazardous to your financial health)".BP seems to have more threads about screening mistakes by DIY landlords as opposed to PMCs.Now, if you'd have mentioned Maintenance, you'd get no argument from me:) Even the PMC industry acknowledges maintenance as one of the biggest challenges.Rereading my post, I kinda see how I sounded negative toward PMs.  
Sophie Sawyer My experience with Sunrise Capital (Mobile Home Fund)
29 January 2025 | 68 replies
Mom and pop keeping the MHP forever and passing it onto their heirs who keep rents artificially low forever.
Desiree Rejeili The BRRRR Strategy: A Comprehensive Guide to Building Wealth Through Real Estate Inve
24 January 2025 | 0 replies
Common sources of such properties include:Foreclosures: Homes that have been repossessed by banks due to non-payment.Distressed Properties: Homes that are in poor condition and need a lot of work.Auctions: Properties sold at auction for below market value.Off-market Deals: Properties that aren't listed on the MLS but are available for sale through direct outreach or networking.The key is to buy a property at a price low enough to ensure that even after renovations, the home will appraise for a higher value.2.
Sidney Duquette Strategies for High Equity Growth Properties: Risk Mitigation, Value-Add, Cash Flow
20 January 2025 | 7 replies
You should have ample reserves and make sure the house is not a money pit from the maintenance perspective. 
Melissa Sejour How do you research the best areas to invest in?
29 January 2025 | 11 replies
City-Data and Census.gov are solid resources, and sites like Rentometer can give you a good sense of rental prices.After that, I narrow it down to neighborhoods with strong fundamentals—good schools, low crime, and convenient amenities.
Gene D Stephens Looking for Advice on Investment/DSCR loans
29 January 2025 | 11 replies
Usually of the home requires major repairs it may require a HML "hard money loan" then you refinance in 6 months on the new ARV.DSCR is also not a great avenue for low loan amounts because all loans under $125K will take a rate hit and the minimums are usually $125k after down payment with some going down to $100K Min.