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28 January 2025 | 7 replies
At that point, the clock will restart by 5 minutes after every counter bid, until the bidding stops.With mortgage foreclosures you'll want to guarantee that the property is vacant to avoid going through a messy eviction battle.
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27 January 2025 | 11 replies
I recommend considering your cash flow and debt-to-income ratio before making a decision, and consulting with a financial advisor to tailor the choice to your specific needs.Good luck!
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28 January 2025 | 6 replies
Before jumping into the condo, I’d take a closer look at whether the $300/month cash flow is worth it compared to other options, like a small multi-family property or a property in a higher-yield market.
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9 February 2025 | 3 replies
Biggest things you’ll want your cpa to guide you through;Material participation- there’s three tests; 500 hours; 100 hours and more than anyone else’s time, and substantially all the activity.
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22 January 2025 | 22 replies
I personally would stay away from condo-tels as they will be even worse and you'll have less opportunity to cash flow.
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21 January 2025 | 3 replies
@Vincent WeselakIt’s a good idea to get an estimate for your insurance costs upfront since this can vary based on the property type and location, and it’s a key factor in evaluating your cash flow.
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30 January 2025 | 0 replies
I am trying to automate my data collection through excel.
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5 February 2025 | 17 replies
We've not brokered anything through them in a very long time...not to say we wouldn't, but we formed closer capital partner relationships over time.
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1 February 2025 | 0 replies
He can spend the next few years-ish getting a finance degree through an online school while working part time, but he just got offered a full time position helping with sales for a local wholesale real estate company.
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8 February 2025 | 10 replies
Regarding the property condition, thats on the inspection report and hopefully you went through it with a fine tooth comb.