I continue to scratch my head watching investors from New York and Boston whenever I meet them at Foreclosure Auctions in Connecticut. They are almost always guaranteed to overpay for properties and lose money in the ...

Here’s a simplified breakdown:Lease Agreement: Since your buddy signed a 12-month lease in July '24, he is legally protected until the end of the lease term unless the lease has specific clauses allowing early termination under certain conditions.No New Lease Signed: Since no new lease was signed for the new home and no formal agreement was made, the original lease terms for the townhouse still apply.Landlord’s Request: If the landlord wants to break the lease or has changed their mind about the swap, they would typically need a valid reason, like a breach of lease terms, or might need to negotiate an agreement with your buddy (buy out)Legal Advice: Your buddy might consider consulting a local attorney or legal aid service for advice on his specific situation.

I'm with InvestorFuse (which people say actually flows similar to Follow up boss but is more specific to off market investors).

Are there any specific scenarios where you think transactional funding is more advantageous?

I do not know if they offer that everywhere, but they do in the Cleveland market.

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I live in California so this housing market is not very beginner friendly.

The rate varies depending on the state in which the property is located so I can't give you specifics without having more information.Capital Gains Tax: When you sell a U.S. property, you may be subject to U.S. capital gains tax on any profit.

We have been using Rentometer for many years and have enjoyed the statistical analysis that helps us to determine where we should price our rentals when we go to market.

we have a realtor we like but curious how badly that effects our margins vs the expertise they bring on the market we are in.