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Shawn Callan How am I supposed to buy a 2nd house!
4 December 2024 | 17 replies
Add in property manager, repairs/maintenance, CapEx, vacancy etc and you will be deep in the red.
Richard Nguyen Experiences with SDIRA
29 November 2024 | 9 replies
@Richard NguyenHere are some of the downsides of putting real estate into a self directed IRA or 401k.No tax deductions: You can’t claim deductions for property taxes, mortgage interest, depreciation, repairs, improvements and other property-related expenses.Property expenses: All expenses, repairs, and maintenance costs must be paid with IRA or 401k funds, and you must pay others to do repairs and manage the property.
Csingh Singh Investing in California vs. other landlord-friendly states: What should I do?
27 November 2024 | 13 replies
As an investment property owner, this means less maintenance and fewer unexpected expenses from storm related damage, often resulting in more affordable insurance premiums, less wear & tear on mechanical equipment, roofing materials or exterior surfaces.
Kyle Mason Buying small businesses
28 November 2024 | 8 replies
The one you can scale.I know successful business owners in the fitness industry, tanning salons, real estate, window coverings, maintenance, billboard, ATMs, etc.Generally, I would be skeptical of jumping into a business based on YouTube videos hosted by and featuring people that are likely primarily trying to sell you their respective courses.Small businesses can indeed be great investments, but they are hard.  
Sam Huang Slow progress & delayed gratification to Financial freedom
27 November 2024 | 8 replies
.- We have busy but well paying jobs and don't like to spend time in building sweat equity (BRRR, flip), so will take a slightly low maintenance approach and buy relatively newer properties in B class neighborhoods and use property management for day-to-day operations.Goal:- To get to $10K/month net profits with real-estate (today's currency) in 15 years when we plan to retire.
Deepak Sukhija Need Advice- Multifamily 22 units apartment building
27 November 2024 | 9 replies
Operating Expenses includes taxes, vacancy, utilities, insurance, maintenance, and management fee.
Silas Melson Turnkey Investing Concerns
3 December 2024 | 16 replies
You can buy new construction for low maintenance and use a property management company to rent out out the property.
Edward Suess-Hassman How to Start Out in Real Estate Investing in a High Cost of Living Area
4 December 2024 | 33 replies
@Edward Suess-Hassman you won't be able to cashflow if you buy Class A or B property - unless it is a:1) Desperate seller and you get well below market price2) A major fixer-upper that you can invest your sweat-equity inYour other options are:1) Invest in Class C - but only do if you undertand 20-25% chance of tenant nonperformance and a lot of maintenance issues.2) You invest in another part of the country.DM us if you have more questions.
Jamie Banks Turning A Primary Home Into A Midterm Rental
26 November 2024 | 11 replies
I would add that this is a geat time to reassess not only insurance coverage but any recurring expense as well as maintenance needs.
Jerell Edmonds MF Investing 2nd property
27 November 2024 | 9 replies
These loans are geared towards those with lower credit scores, allowing them to live rent-free and cover mortgage, insurance, taxes, and maintenance costs.