
20 February 2024 | 6 replies
Housing is approximately 35% of cpi (inflation number)Housing while it’s based on current rents is lagging based on how it’s calculated.So to get to 2% inflation what do you think has to go down???

22 February 2024 | 21 replies
If you don't have the "dough" you don't have the "go".Based on what you are saying you will need 20% down payment for a rental + closing costs + operating reserves (in cash).Most people will not have this--some will do what they need to do to get it--some will not, some can not.A good first step might be to save up as much as you can for a year in a special savings account--by living frugally for 12 months.Then explore down payment assistance programs in your area for first time home buyers of a primary residence--if you qualify (and the home is in a good area for your 'Family" vs Gunshot Alley, then buy a home for yourself and your family.Getting on the track of being a homeowner will give you some additional strength, after a few years of ownership, re-asses your situation.Or work 2 jobs and save the 20% down, closing costs and operating capital you will need, but if you do that and your wife divorces you for it, then you will be in a worse situation than you are now.In the mean time, [1] read Rich Dad Poor Dad, and [2] have fun with your family doing things together (while you have the time), rent a boat for an afternoon, go on a pic-nick, hike in the woods, etc...

19 February 2024 | 6 replies
Pay the bill yourself, then reimburse yourself by charging the tenants based on a formula.

19 February 2024 | 5 replies
I was mainly focused on the Class A but they are 175K more for 2-300 sq ft + garages and only get 200$ more per rent per side (this is a 2023 duplex - No garages 3/2/0 1100sq ft per side. these are day 1 numbers with base case rents (rents on a class b are supportable by section 8 where as the other more expensive units would be too much for the same 3/2 .

19 February 2024 | 12 replies
Investing internationally is a huge opportunity, especially now that the US model based on cheap debt is kinda broken, but investors need to know what they're doing or they need to work with people who know what they're doing.

19 February 2024 | 1 reply
After running the numbers, I would cash flow about $200 a month, based on no vacancies.

20 February 2024 | 13 replies
It's interesting what people will do in acts of desparation.In my experience, lenders (specifically private lenders) will do what they can to work with a borrower to avoid foreclosure, which is a costly endeavor for the lender and requires time to process, usually months and months, depending on your state.Also, while an LLC is often considered a safeguard to protect personal assets, a lender using an LLC for multiple loans may have a substantial value to their LLC, which could all be at risk.Finally, if the wrongful foreclosure suit is legitimate and based on an error by the lender themselves, an attorney could logically sue both the LLC and the individual.

20 February 2024 | 6 replies
I’ve spoken to other investors in the area and I am aware of the average nightly prices for similar rentals based on the seasons.

20 February 2024 | 5 replies
It's an asset based loan so most all the requirements will be dependent on the rent covering the debt so if you have cash but no stream of income it'll be the way to go.

20 February 2024 | 4 replies
I can be pretty level headed when solving someone else's problems that have zero financial and emotional investment from me.And it's nice to talk with someone who is objective in this situation rather than make choices based on my emotion.