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Blaise Bevilacqua First deal (thoughts?)
27 January 2025 | 3 replies
-Management is low - you'll need at least 10% plus leasing costs - typically a month's rent for each lease-up, and sometimes a renewal fee as well-Insurance seems low-Are taxes accurate? 
Diandre Pierce Mobile home park opportunity
20 February 2025 | 8 replies
Private lenders or even creating a small syndicate with a group of investors might also be worth exploring, especially since you can point to your uncle’s track record and your own experience managing rentals as a selling point.If timing is tight, you could look into a bridge loan to secure the property while figuring out a more permanent solution.
Dave Chengoue New Investor in Real Estate seeking for advice and networking opportunities
26 January 2025 | 5 replies
Quote from @Dave Chengoue: Quote from @Wale Lawal: @Dave ChengoueIt's great to see your focus on multifamily properties and your clear plan for self-management.
Kannon Vogt What should I be looking for when viewing real estate to find a "great deal"?
19 February 2025 | 3 replies
I'm a Realtor, property manager, and investor in San Angelo.
Angela Hudson I have money but need a partner in Austin, TX
11 February 2025 | 15 replies
For example one person could manage paperwork and another person could be boots on the ground.
Rene Hosman If you had one question for a professional Syndicator, what would it be??
9 February 2025 | 36 replies
And I certainly wouldn't have survived it with no investor losses, as I was able to do thanks to having a manageable portfolio at that time.All that is to say that I wouldn't change a thing.
Juan Perez Turning a Primary Residence into a Rental
14 February 2025 | 8 replies
However, the tax treatment differs between short-term and long-term rentals:Short-Term Rentals (STRs): If you materially participate (work 100+ hours and more than anyone else on the property), you may be able to offset rental deductions against W-2 or other active income, offering greater tax benefits.Long-Term Rentals (LTRs): If your AGI exceeds $100K, your rental losses may be limited, unless you qualify as a Real Estate Professional (REPS).If you plan to expand your rental portfolio, consider an LLC later for liability protection and easier management.
Matthew Posteraro Conservative Scaling for House Hacking
29 January 2025 | 10 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.
Tom E. STR Insurance Question
14 February 2025 | 19 replies
The car/renters/umbrella won't be with Foremost but this way you can have one agent to manage your portfolio.
Jim Bice Boiler unit on a 4-plex
14 February 2025 | 25 replies
We manage hundreds of units.