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8 April 2024 | 6 replies
hello allso as the topic say i want to buy a course that teach me how to virtually buy real estate and rent it outi searched and found "The Virtual Investor's Guide to Out of State Rental Property" from investwithace that in 600$but i wanted to ask if there is other options or any other guy that have a course online so i can learn more on investing and buying rental properties, as i dont live in usa and i want to work from abroad and i dont want to visit any of the properties my selfi want to learn the best way to do itso i really appreciate if you guys can guide me herethank you so much
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8 April 2024 | 2 replies
I would still search and see what you can find on the MLS that meets your buy box, but make an offer 60 or 70% of the ARV.
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9 April 2024 | 12 replies
This isn't just about keeping things organized; it's your safety net if things escalate legally.Legal Grounds Check: It's wise to touch base with a legal expert familiar with your local landlord-tenant laws.
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8 April 2024 | 12 replies
@Audrey BlotzYou might call a title company to see if they have any thoughts about searching property records for homes w/ ADUs.
8 April 2024 | 2 replies
I used the search feature but wasn't successful in solving my problem.My sister-in-law has been living in one of our houses for 2023.
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9 April 2024 | 5 replies
Net income = $39,240Monthly operating expenses are as follows: Trash - $33, Landscaping/yard - $66, Electric - tenants pay, Water - $95, Maintenance $87Monthly taxes about 3KSo, gross expenses are at $41,064If I'm doing the calculations correctly, my net operating income is -$21,888 and cap rate is -3.4%.Obviously the current numbers look terrible for this investment, but I feel like the rent should be raised significantly based on comps (above 2K each unit).
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8 April 2024 | 0 replies
I’m based outside Houston, I bring over 14 years of managerial experience in chemical manufacturing to the table.
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8 April 2024 | 0 replies
Hi there,In the process of searching for our first rental property and saw a couple prospective properties yesterday.Thoughts on making a currently single family rental into student housing..Current tenants-month to month rent, been there 3-4 yearsHome is in a prominent student housing neighborhood, would increase rent significantly Would you chance loosing a paying tenant to try student housing?
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9 April 2024 | 10 replies
-Purchase price = 88,500-Amount currently owed = 70,340-ARV =$145,000 (NOTE - we have not gotten a formal appraisal, basing this off comps in the area)-Lease= Signed 12m lease at $1125-Current Monthly Mortgage = $617-Credit score = 792-City = Greer SC
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8 April 2024 | 5 replies
Hello Faiz,If the property is paid off and it is rented out, I might recommend a DSCR loan as it is based off of the asset itself and most DSCR lenders do not need W2/Tax Returns.