
11 February 2025 | 4 replies
Hi - if I am thinking about offering buyer with seller financing, what are my options for mortgage servicing?

27 January 2025 | 12 replies
Below is some copy & paste info about our methodology:----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Recommend you first figure out the property Class you want to invest in, THEN figure out the corresponding location to invest in.Property Class will typically dictate the Class of tenant you get, which greatly IMPACTS rental income stability and property maintenance/damage by tenants.If you apply Class A assumptions to a Class B or C purchase, your expectations won’t be met and it may be a financial disaster.If you buy/renovate a property in Class D area to Class A standards, what quality of tenant will you get?

9 February 2025 | 3 replies
When a lease ends they’ll suggest new rents and if the tenant hold be offered a renewal. some will offer to transfer utilities for you when it goes vacant, all should handle the transfer when a tenant moves in With 10 properties I don’t “talk” to my PM more than 2-3 times a year.

18 February 2025 | 6 replies
However, I feel like I need to offer Open Houses more than one day a month.

31 January 2025 | 6 replies
Self managed HOAs are usually undercapitalized so you want to take a thorough review of the condition of the community to make sure there isn’t deferred maintenance because you might get hit with a special assessment if the board isn’t setting aside cash for those capital improvements.At face value, taking into consideration my typical financial objectives, I wouldn’t do this deal unless it was a much lower price.

24 February 2025 | 5 replies
Having a backup plan, such as a HELOC or alternative financing options, could provide added flexibility.With loans spread across 19 single-family homes, consolidating into a portfolio loan might simplify management and offer greater long-term stability.

11 February 2025 | 6 replies
What terms is he offering (monthly payments, amortization, balloon, etc.?

22 February 2025 | 1 reply
The house is offered to the buyer at the ARV price, and we explain how we plan to rehab the property and its worth after repairs (ARV).The end buyer has to make a commitment of at least 10% of the ARV, provide proof of funds, and other documents required to list the property on our website.

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.

1 February 2025 | 7 replies
Typically lenders will use the total rent being collect or the market rent given on your appraisal, which ever is lower.