7 November 2018 | 2 replies
Aim to be transparent with your business and always look for ways to add value to your Investors businesses.
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8 November 2018 | 0 replies
One of those datasets was one I found on Zillow’s website, particularly around breakeven points (measured in years) on buying homes around the U.S.
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13 January 2019 | 4 replies
What percent of down payment are you aiming for?
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20 November 2018 | 12 replies
Thank you for all of the great content, I'm excited to finally participate and meet some amazing people.I'm looking to meet:LendersAgentsContractors All in Milwaukee, WIOur Criteria: Multi-Family Rentals (duplex,tri,quad to start)Strategy: BRRRRMarket: Milwaukee WI - Bayview to Shorewood (close to water, no dangerous neighborhoods please)Property condition: C+ in a B neighborhood Rehab opportunity: room editions, curb appeal, kitchen upgrades, open to suggestions to build equityPurchase price: $80-$200k Need room to build equity for refi, aiming for cost + rehab = 70-75% est ARVIncome capability: At least $100 profit/month per doorFinancing options: Down payment + conventional loan (I have low DTI, good credit score, low expenses, some savings, full-time job, and a partner with DP$)Partnership/investments from family and friends to purchase in cash if neededHard money lender or private lender if neededAppreciate any feedback.Thank you,Daniel Monk
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9 November 2018 | 5 replies
Cap rates are not meaningful measures of value or returns on residential properties (four units or less).
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11 November 2018 | 3 replies
It looks like Measure T has passed in South Lake Tahoe.
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10 November 2018 | 12 replies
Measure that against like comps) Any deal I glance at and seems like a fit there is a good chance I’ll make a go at it at a more detailed look.
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9 November 2018 | 1 reply
Measure the projected rental income of the single family vs the two family and see what your ROI is for the rental income difference to the total money spent on construction to achieve that income.
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9 November 2018 | 5 replies
Bedroom is remodeled except for the floor has been ripped up and yet again just the plywood looking sub-floor remains.Basement has foundation cracks but I hired a professional structural engineer and the report says the house is not in any foundational trouble but gave suggestions to install carbon fiber strips as a preventive measure for the long term health of the building.I have about a week or so to get into the property and get the unit up to a FHA appraiser's standards.
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11 November 2018 | 10 replies
Depending on your risk threshold (which is a subjective measure) and depending on how much equity and cash flow you want to protect, it might make sense to add to your insurance (regular insurance and umbrella insurance) the litigation insurance - aka, asset protection strategies.The distribution of properties per LLC is another longer discussion.