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Mary Gilbert Buy and hold 3 BR, 1.5 BA in Oregon
5 February 2024 | 1 reply
Interior, exterior paint, fresh landscaping, fresh cosmetics, privacy screen / fence improved curb appeal by screening off the neighbors messy yard.
Kaylee Ryder New investor needing good lender
6 February 2024 | 4 replies
I understand the importance of finding the right lender experienced with first-time investors/buyers and supportive of your unique positions as a business owner and W2 employee.As an investor, my network includes trusted mortgage brokers and lenders experienced in working with first-time investors and understanding the nuances of investment property financing.
Lindsey O'Connor Issues with Rentastic accounting lately? And alternatives?
6 February 2024 | 4 replies
Here's the link if you'd like to learn more: https://www.baselane.com/landlord-accounting/The property management features include rent collection that's easy for both the tenants and us as landlords. 
Erin Wamsley Why use quit claim instead of warranty deed to transfer to LLC?
6 February 2024 | 12 replies
ErinNothing.A QCD will include all other legal requirements for a deed, but without any warranty.
Paul D. How does a mortgage company look at depreciation?
7 February 2024 | 18 replies
.• Analysis of Rental Property Incomeo Each property(ies) must have a 2-year rental history itemized on the borrower’s tax return.o Property depreciation claimed as a deduction on the tax returns may be included in effective income.o If after adding depreciation to the negative rental income, the borrower still has rental loss, the negative income should be deducted from the overall income as it reduces the borrower’s income.o If rental income will not, or cannot be used, then the full mortgage payment should be considered and reserves do not need to be considered
Benjamin Sawicki Tenant moved out 6 months early and left a trashed apartment - best course of action?
5 February 2024 | 20 replies
I'm slowly transitioning it to the potential I know it has (including bringing in quality tenants!)
Danielle Campos Just got my first house hack!
7 February 2024 | 29 replies
Use HomeDepot's flooring calculator to calculate how much flooring you'll need (it includes a 5% extra flooring buffer because you will mess up some cuts)On the mental side, whether it's a big construction project or a simple LVP flooring project, you will encounter set backs, problems etc... you're going to want to give up, take a deep breath and push on.
Steve Ross Initial investment - DST vs syndication
7 February 2024 | 10 replies
And in order to make those projected returns pencil-out they used very aggressive/nonconservative underwriting including very high leverage (above 65%), floating rate loans (higher projected return but increased the risk of catastrophic default if interest rates rose), financially engineered capital stacks (which increase the risk of a problem for the normal equity investors in ways that are similar to taking on more debt), very high sponsor split compsensation that financially incentivize them to push the risk-envolope etc.On the other hand, all the conservatively underwritten multi-family deals (low leverage, fixed rate loans, simple capital stacks, average sponsor split compensation) are almost universally fine.Another area having problems is in the riskiest strategies like ground-up construction (opportunistic)...because everything is more expensive than projected.
Joe Martella Cleveland, OH Rehab and East Cleveland Zip Codes?
6 February 2024 | 15 replies
There are other eastern suburbs that are good investments including 44118, 44121, 44122 and others.
David Soest My review of Lifestyles Unlimited in Houston Texas
7 February 2024 | 50 replies
Then, you teach your heirs all aspect of real estate investing including successful operations.