Bridget Grant
Help, I think I made a big mistake with tax sale properties
15 September 2024 | 33 replies
Theirs 2 people in life you need in business who you can trust and are excellent in theyre line of work, your attorney and your accountant.
Garrett Brown
BiggerPockets new Short-Term Rental Calculator
11 September 2024 | 0 replies
For now, it is an Excel spreadsheet but can be pulled into Google Sheets and Numbers (even though the formatting may get a little funky).It is a Pro member feature, so if you are not a Pro, sign up for a free trial to see all the amazing perks possible!
Gurusubramaniam Sundararaman
Tools for managing multiple properties
10 September 2024 | 7 replies
If the utility companies are all different like the properties are in different counties you can put all the properties on Google Sheets/Excel and break the pages down by county and list the addresses going horizontally and put the things you are looking to track Taxes - is this not built into the loans on the properties?
Julia Samaniego
New to Tax Lien and Deed Investing
11 September 2024 | 7 replies
They are excellent at making you run to the back of the room and pay $5000-$10000-$25,000 for training that won't be applicable to your area.
Naveen kumar Vadlamudi
New out of state investor looking for college towns
14 September 2024 | 24 replies
@Naveen kumar VadlamudiMidwest college towns like Kansas, Iowa, Illinois, and Missouri offer excellent investment opportunities.
Jay Moore
Recommendations and Advice on Landlord Insurance
11 September 2024 | 1 reply
.#6) Here's an excellent, objective resource that may help further: https://www.investopedia.com/articles/personal-finance/06151...We hope this helps!
Nakul Patel
Looking to buy investment property
13 September 2024 | 16 replies
Here's some guidance on buying your first investment property in Southern California or Columbus, Ohio:Down payment:For investment properties, lenders typically require 15-30% down payment on your first investment15% down is possible with excellent credit (700+ score)20-25% down is more common, especially for multi-unit propertiesSection 8 considerations:Pros:Guaranteed portion of rent from governmentPotential for longer-term tenantsMay be easier to fill vacancies in some areasCons:More paperwork and inspections requiredRent amounts set by local housing authorityPotential property damage concernsOther tips:Research local markets carefully - price trends, rental rates, etc.Factor in all costs - taxes, insurance, maintenance, vacanciesConsider starting with a single-family home or small multi-unitBuild a team - real estate agent, property manager, contractorsHave cash reserves beyond just the down paymentUnderstand landlord-tenant laws in your chosen locationI'd recommend talking to local real estate agents in both areas to get more specific market insights.
Sean McKee
FAILED Direct Mailing Campaign (sort of)
13 September 2024 | 24 replies
Excellent advice.
Alesha Walker
Taxes Went Up - UHOH! Refi??
12 September 2024 | 9 replies
We bought properties in some of the nicest areas in town, focused on appreciation, and houses that just didn't need much from us because they are in excellent condition.
AJ Wong
How accurate are AirDNA estimates & calculators for STR's?
11 September 2024 | 20 replies
I advise clients not to solely rely on AirDNA data for performance analysis as there can be some variation based on amenities such as hot tubs, premium decor and design and general operational excellence.