Laine Furukawa
Oahu Hawaii owners considering Airbnb / VR
29 November 2017 | 4 replies
Property values can rise due to certain homes/locations being more attractive to buyers for VR purposes.
Liz C.
Talking to a investor who has more than 30 year experience
29 November 2017 | 2 replies
Hi all ,I talked to a friend of my parents yesterday , who is long term investor .35 years ago he sold property in big city and bought a ton of places on small city Midwest , chasing cash flow .But now he regret , he wish he kept his property in big city because appreciation is crazy while his small town investment , even after paying off mortgage and after 30 years foxes etc still didn’t value much compare to 30 years.I just release might be we should not chasing the cash flow so much and buying to small Mideast Midwest towns.
Alex Huang
Property Condition Report: Cost Estimates?
28 November 2017 | 2 replies
Perhaps $2K or less if the contractor doesn't have to rip open walls or get into any tight spaces.So, if this were my project in a comparable area, this is what I'd budget:- $4K to replace furnace/condenser- $4K to replace all plumbing- $2K to replace all ductwork- Whatever the cost is to fix/replace the damaged sheetrock needed to get to the plumbing/ducts.If the Scope of Work is less, the cost should be as well...
Sonu Sundar
First time renting a unit
1 December 2017 | 6 replies
Understand the fees involved and calculate the total cost for an entire year of management so you can compare the different managers.
Kayla Collura
Boston RE License/Investing
6 December 2017 | 21 replies
The main thing is whether the locations and times are convenient.Just for planning purposes, the average time from shiny new license to your fist check is about 90 days.
Dylan Tran
1098 and 1040 tax question
13 December 2017 | 1 reply
So complicated question...If me and my 2 partners set up an llc (declare to tax as pass through partnerships) for the sole purpose of flipping homes and assuming we each make a profit I’d 10k per year.
Cindy M.
Just did my first Deal and bought a 4 Plex! Need Advice Stat!
3 December 2017 | 9 replies
I would also look at what it would cost to do minor repairs to get you another 3-5 years, and compare that to what it would rent for.
Jordan Han
Calgary, Alberta, Canada - Land Use Zoning Map Tool
29 November 2017 | 4 replies
The assessment value here is based on a municipal assessment that is used for taxation purposes.
David Lopez
What's the best option for getting a rental to cash flow?
28 November 2017 | 3 replies
She bought the home several years ago under a traditional mortgage, but pays a ridiculously high mortgage every month compared to how much the house rents for.Put in a simple matter, she's fed up with the situation and has my immediate family (We live in the same town as the property, while she's living far) managing the house.
James Chandler
Rental Refi Question
16 September 2019 | 9 replies
One thing that I think trips people up is "purpose of loan" also determines LTV limit, not just occupancy.