Tyler Kesling
HELOC / Lease to Own
13 January 2025 | 2 replies
With your brother’s $50K equity already in the property, this should make the loan-to-value ratio favorable for refinancing.HELOC monthly payment on $68K: ~$300 (depends on your rate and term).Lease payment from brother: $800/month.Future mortgage (refinance $68K over 30 years at 6%): ~$400/month
Sheila Steubing
REI GAME CHANGERS Reviews James Hodges
17 January 2025 | 19 replies
The objective is to upsell to a master mind program or the artificial intelligence datasets, which also have zero response rate.
Pixel Rogue
Real-estate Exit Plan
20 January 2025 | 6 replies
. • Single unit properties get pro-rated.
Ashley Shearer
Property Mgmt - First Right of Refusal Program for Maintenance?
17 January 2025 | 3 replies
If your property management company is good and has built an internal maintenance team which has set rates and had strong relationship relationships with licensed contractor which should keep costs in control, you should never need to shop contractors on your own I wouldn't think.So in short, our policy is give us your preferred contractors upfront if you have them, but then we work all tickets to resolution including dispatch, and payment of invoices.This is of course for operational expenses.
Steven Moutray
New to REI, Building foundation
16 January 2025 | 3 replies
Here are some practical steps and strategies to consider:## Single Family and Small Multifamily HomesWhen looking at single-family and small multifamily homes in northern Illinois and southern Wisconsin, make sure to analyze the local market trends, rental yields, and property appreciation rates.
Pierre Garcia
New to the real-estate game. Taking my first steps through bigger pockets platform.
6 January 2025 | 1 reply
Learn about the Net Operating Income (NOI) and Capitalization Rate (Cap Rate)—these are essential to analyzing the potential profitability of a property.Return on Investment (ROI): There are different ways to calculate ROI in real estate, such as looking at your total return after a sale or assessing your rental income versus initial investment.
Robert Zajac
Managing my manager - how to best approach maintenance requests
21 January 2025 | 10 replies
To ensure you’re not overpaying, compare these quotes to typical rates in the area using resources like HomeAdvisor or Thumbtack, or by reaching out to local contractors for ballpark estimates.
Rafael Ramos
Seeking Guidance and Strategies
11 January 2025 | 6 replies
I have liquid assets and want to make smart, scalable investments that balance cash flow, appreciation, and low risk.GoalsGenerate consistent cash flow to diversify my income.Maximize appreciation potential for long-term wealth growth.Invest in areas with low crime rates to minimize risk.Reduce my tax burden for 2024 with real estate purchases.My Current ThoughtsI’m torn between two main strategies:Multifamily Properties:Looking at markets like Austin, Raleigh, and Tampa for 10-50 unit multifamily properties.Love the scalability and centralized management, but I'm concerned about high upfront costs and competition.Section 8 Housing:Considering affordable markets like Memphis, Cleveland, or Indianapolis to purchase 5-10 single-family homes.I like the government-backed rent stability, but managing multiple properties across different locations seems intensive.Key QuestionsWhich strategy would you recommend for my goals and liquidity?
Aubrey Brendle
Looking for International Lenders/Rental Income Analysts
11 January 2025 | 5 replies
They are a new international lender in Costa Rica offering 30 year, fixed rate mortgage loans specifically for American investors.
Tyler Mills
Transitional Neighborhood Indicators?
9 January 2025 | 1 reply
(Starbucks / yoga studio / craft brewery /boutique cookie,coffe or ice cream shop are the easiest targets)-Activation of dormant retail sites-Increased foot traffic For B to AAbove also apply-Home valuations (are homes in the increasing at rates above nearby or similar neighborhoods)-Is it walkable or are projects in place to make it highly walkable for residents-Is it near highly desirable activity centers -is it unique (for example - Can it get historic designation)