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30 December 2024 | 6 replies
Like most service industries, there is nothing more important than the human touch as that is what people relate to and feel comfortable with.
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29 December 2024 | 12 replies
@Luke H.If the buyer is living in the property now it’s a consumer loan compared to a loan to an investor and will kick in a lot more regulationsYou can’t do a balloon less than 5 years, need to have it serviced by a licensed servicer, will have to go by interest rate usury laws, collect escrow…..I would not loan on this property to an owner occupant
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27 December 2024 | 2 replies
•Systems: Servicing the HVAC system, replacing the water heater, and updating the electrical panel.The renovation was completed in 13 weeks and totaled approximately $35,600.
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8 February 2025 | 49 replies
.- Leverage Serviced Housing & Co-Living Models: High-end, furnished rentals for military professionals, digital nomads, and traveling contractors.Example Strategy- Raise $1M from 10-20 investors (military/gov personnel) to buy 3-5 properties in Germany or Spain.- Use seller financing & local bank loans to maximize purchasing power.- Rent properties to military families, U.S. contractors, or co-living tenants for stable cash flow.- Utilize local tax incentives and investment visas to increase ROI.Why This Could Be a Billion-Dollar Play- Solves a real problem for U.S. military/gov professionals looking to invest overseas.- Provides stable, built-in demand (military personnel have guaranteed salaries & housing stipends).- Creates an alternative wealth-building strategy for a niche group of investors.- More scalable than traditional rentals.
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26 December 2024 | 9 replies
Most cleaners are willing to do this, so you shouldn't have to deal with a 3rd party commercial laundry service.
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1 January 2025 | 27 replies
Maybe it has more to do with the software than the company (although their customer service sucks), in which case you might run into the same issues with other emulators, but it has just been constant headaches.
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28 December 2024 | 1 reply
We don't allow any "deal-making" in the forums, which includes advertising your services or properties, looking for partners, etc.
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27 December 2024 | 4 replies
I suggest using a service like Mayistay.
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3 January 2025 | 19 replies
One solution could be a Debt Service Coverage Ratio (DSCR) loan.
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26 December 2024 | 4 replies
There's no strings attached thereafter or need to agree to ongoing PM services.