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5 July 2024 | 4 replies
.* Appraisers with lack of skill or motivation (due to their low fees received or charged) which deters them from doing the work required for an reliable valuation.* Residential properties (2-4 units) are mainly valued by sold comps and not with the income approach, since these properties are typically not purchased for their income potential exclusively.* adu/jadu's add contributory value to the property as a whole, which may or may not = the cost to build them.
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5 July 2024 | 11 replies
Not looking for free advice, but reliable advice and an ongoing relationship as we travel this path.
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6 July 2024 | 11 replies
This involves finding a reliable contractor, a property manager and a real estate agent who specializes in investment properties in the area.
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4 July 2024 | 1 reply
I wanted to get your opinions: Does it seem reliable and thorough?
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4 July 2024 | 12 replies
I agree that having comps from a realtor/agent with MLS access provides the most accurate and reliable data.I understand the importance of vetting potential partners for their capital, project management experience, and access to reliable contractors.
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2 July 2024 | 12 replies
Hey all, As the titles says i'm looking for any advice, guidance, and guidelines when looking for investor friendly generals contractors. This will be my very first fix and flip at the ripe age of 23 so all comments/g...
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3 July 2024 | 15 replies
Any advice on how to find a more reliable property manager would also be greatly appreciated.Thank you in advance for your help!
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4 July 2024 | 7 replies
I would say just make sure you have the income to be able to reliably pay your portion of the mortgage, be very conservative with your underwriting, and keep a few months in reserves.
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3 July 2024 | 4 replies
Additionally, TenantCloud’s syndication feature can help you reach a wider audience across multiple listing sites, increasing your chances of finding reliable tenants.Have you had a specific issue with Facebook Marketplace?
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10 July 2024 | 256 replies
This forum is a good place for sharing both positive and negative associations.Finding new and reliable sources is always a difficult task.