Eric Fernandez
New to Section 8 investing
15 December 2024 | 3 replies
Are you targeting a certain number of bedooms/unit (this is how S8 generally calcs the rent for each unit)?
David Ivy
Austin Market Report - November 2024
18 December 2024 | 0 replies
For the 10 year period spanning November 2014-2024, single-family prices in Austin nearly doubled, yielding an annualized appreciation rate of ~9% in that period.With inflation nearing its 2% target and signs of a slowing labor market, The Federal Reserve recently made its third cut to the federal funds rate since the start of the COVID pandemic.
Tom Pappas
How we built a distressed real estate investment fund
16 December 2024 | 1 reply
As large investors entered the market to acquire single family houses, our margins were squeezed and we ultimately could not maintain our target investor returns as the market totally changed.
Michael Wentzel
Selling portfolios of properties... use agents or loopnet or another strategy?
13 December 2024 | 9 replies
Here are some other strategies:Investor Networks: Share through local REI groups or investor meetups in Colorado and Ohio.Direct Outreach: Use mailing lists or email campaigns targeting known investors or real estate firms.Social Media: Post in real estate forums or Facebook groups for investors.Websites for Property ListingsRoofstock: Specializes in selling single-family rental properties to investors, offering built-in tools for analysis.BiggerPockets Marketplace: A hub for active real estate investors, perfect for promoting rental properties.Auction.com: If you’re open to auctioning properties, this platform reaches a broad investor audience.RealtyMogul: Offers connections to individual and institutional investors, especially for multifamily properties.MyHouseDeals: Focused on connecting with investors looking for fix-and-flip or rental properties.Zillow Rental Manager: While more general, it can still attract landlords looking to expand portfolios.Mashvisor: A great platform to market properties with detailed cash flow and rental projections.PropertyShark: Targets real estate professionals and investors with access to detailed property data.These can help you reach a broader audience and possibly sell faster.
Shawn Tuma
MF House Hack w/ VA Loan
19 December 2024 | 10 replies
@Shawn TumaFrom my experience, you can boost rental income and manage mortgage costs by targeting value-add properties and exploring mid-term, short-term, or room-by-room rentals.
Spencer Blondeaux
Finding the Deal
17 December 2024 | 6 replies
Any tips on targeted marketing, effective lead generation, or even some "outside-the-box" tactics?
Joe Au
Use HELOC to paydown mortgage fast
11 January 2025 | 420 replies
@Joe Kim is on the right track with his #2, but off target.
Albert Hepp
Are you seeing Flat Fee Buyer Agents in your market?
3 January 2025 | 26 replies
If a buyer agent asks how much commission the seller is offering, the response is: "seller is expecting to pay a commission, buyer and buyer agent should decide on the amount and include it in your offer"This is a huge improvement for buyers, because the buyer agent commission is more transparent, and easier to negotiate.
Franky Na
Canadian looking for mortgage options for US property purchase options
17 December 2024 | 3 replies
They are farily easy and do nto require much to get started and the Max LTV is going to be 75% but I have seen some exceptions to 80%.Rates are subject to a few thing like loan amount, property type, number of units, credit score and downpayment.DSCR allows you to purchase with No employment and No tax returns so its a little easier.
Craig Oram
JWB experience - My thoughts, let me know yours
30 December 2024 | 24 replies
My main complaint is, they appear to aim for your project ROI target by skimming as much money during PM as they legally can.