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Rich O'Brien I’m losing a house to unpaid property taxes. Need help
29 January 2025 | 19 replies
Explain your situation and see if there are payment plans or hardship programs available.The BiggerPockets forums have threads on tax liens and foreclosure prevention: https://www.biggerpockets.com/forums/41/topics/766025-surplus-funds-unpaid-taxes-in-foreclosure-saleAn experienced real estate attorney can advise you on your legal rights and explore potential solutions.Have you spoken with your local tax authority yet?
Alan Asriants The realities of when you start acquiring more units - unexpected vacancy
14 January 2025 | 9 replies
In my experience that's not actually the case at least in legitimate evictions for non-payment of rent or breach of another part of the lease.  
Dominic Mazzarella Turning Challenges Into Opportunities: How I Saved My Multi-Use Property Sale
19 January 2025 | 9 replies
I still remember the first loan payment coming due and wondering where that money was going to come from!
Jennifer Fernéz Help with this deal!
18 January 2025 | 10 replies
@Jennifer Fernéz I run sum numbers for you with our tool, see comments and pics below before refinancing and post refinancing .Financial Breakdown: Purchase Price: $200,000 Mortgage (LTV 80%): $160,000 Interest Rate: 6% (30-Year Amortization) Mortgage Monthly Payment: $959Upfront Costs: Down Payment (20%): $40,000 Closing Costs (3.5%): $7,000 Renovation Costs: $15,000 1 Month of Carrying Costs During Renovation: $1,548Total Upfront Required: $63,548Year One Rent: Monthly Rent Income: $2,000 1 Month Rent Losses during renovations (-$2,000): -$167/month distributed over 12 months Total Rent Income: $22,000 per year => $ 1,833 per monthMonthly Expenses: Mortgage Payment: $959 Property Tax (Assuming $3,000/year): $250 per month Property Insurance (Assumption): $100 per month Utilities (Hydro, Gas, Water): $275 per month Assuming 5% Vacancy: $92 Assuming 0 % Repairs & Maintenance first year because unit has been recently renovated Total Monthly Expenses: $1,676Monthly Net Cash Flow: $157Post-Renovation Refinancing Strategy after 12 months:So far, we’ve purchased the property, completed renovations, and rented it out.Next, you can approach the bank for a refinance to consolidate a portion of your initial investment into a mortgage.
Parker Robertson Rent to Retirement Academy Experience
25 January 2025 | 17 replies
Rent to Retirment (RTR) has very recently announced the RTR academy that investors can join for a one time payment to learn everything about investing.
Steve K. Due On Sale Clause About to Become More Common?
12 January 2025 | 185 replies
In a Subject To, it isn't the seller making the payments.
Kaleb Johnson Best Area For Starting Out
8 February 2025 | 42 replies
Here are a few stats which should raise an eyebrow about Detroit $1 billion invested in more than 4,600 units of affordable housing over the past five years Job growth with more than 25,000 more Detroiters employed since 2014 A return to investment grade bond status for the first time since 2009Reductions in crime beating national trends, including the fewest homicides in 57 years Successfully hosting the largest ever NFL Draft at 775,000 people over three days In terms of starting out in Real Estate it also makes sense to invest in Detroit considering that the entry costs are low and if you plan to buy and hold, Section 8 makes for a great partner to insure steady rent payments.
Leslie Beia How To Calculate Returns When Using Debt Snowball Payoff
15 January 2025 | 2 replies
This is from the BP rental calculator and is exactly what I'm wanting to see, just with extra payments each month. 
Chase Calhoun Build to Rent- BTR
26 January 2025 | 15 replies
They are able to See a COC return within weeks of the down payment, when the unit rents. 
Account Closed Due On Sale Being Called!!
13 January 2025 | 41 replies
This way the payment never fluctuates.2.