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Gabe Callaway Financing Multi-Family with DSCR Loans
9 March 2025 | 16 replies
A 7 unit rehab BRRRR is going to be done differently and likely with different folks compared to a 13 unit buy and hold
Grant Shipman Letting Go for Your Bottom Line: A Lesson for Real Estate Investors
4 February 2025 | 0 replies
But the very thing that gives us success at first—handling everything ourselves—can also hold us back from scaling and growing our business.How Trust Works in Real Estate InvestingLetting go isn’t just about delegation—it’s about choosing to trust rather than operating from fear.🔹 Afraid to let a property manager take over?
Aahil B. Advice on My Real Estate Journey (27 Years old, Illinois)
8 March 2025 | 11 replies
You can then determine if the property, and your current resources, makes sense to buy & hold, fix & flip, wholesale or pass.It takes time to make this happen, but if you don't start today...Some copy & paste advice below:------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Why does everyone want to chase strangers – and ignore their own personal network?
Jack B. What are the rules for evicting ABNB guests?
12 February 2025 | 7 replies
Do you think he is going to hold over or squat?
Themis Kosmidis Cleveland based investor looking to BRRRR various assets for the long run
2 February 2025 | 5 replies
Certainly nothing ground-breaking in terms of ideas here, however I'll be very hands on (and on site) during the process to make sure that every step of the way is executed to a high standard and very carefully.Once I've hopefully developed a successful track record and gained experience, my next goal would be to move on to commercial assets (think multi-family, industrial etc) so that I can leverage my existing investor network and real estate knowledge to raise 3rd party equity and take on bigger projects.
Drew Slew Seller financing fort lauderdale interest only
11 February 2025 | 5 replies
Quick question on those who have done seller financing:- Buying a 0.3 acre downtown fort lauderdale multi family, negotiated an around 1M price w lot of development rights, double lot. seller got it way back early 90s for pennies- got good credit 800+, w2 job etc put 40% down and mortgage bank offered 6.62% 30yr fixed (CF negative as this would make current rent roll not too much compared to the PITI)- property is in ok condition, needs 20-30k repairs which seller OKd, and all 3 tenants are month to month, pay bit under market but also ok- seller would like to do seller financing, interest only at 5.75%, 30yr amortization at 7yr balloon (CF would be positive) - id be paying some principal as well, just to grow some equity- buying this deal for the future development of the area (las olas, kushner broward crossing) so not really worried even if we overpay for it now, but never done creative finance as i always relied on a strong W2 job to get good loans but obv im used to 3% 30yr rates from covid times not this 6+ environment..Goal is to hold the property 3-5yrs, and then actually develop it or sell half the land / refinance, pull out HELOC if it appreciates.Questions:1) What does he know that i dont? 
Artney Stewart Buy box criteria
7 February 2025 | 8 replies
Sometimes being able to pivot and adapt is better than holding strong to your buy box. 
Gregory Schwartz "Am I experienced enough to raise outside capital?"
29 January 2025 | 32 replies
Do you know what you are doing based on actual practical hands on experience?
Will Mejia Paid off Rental Property!
17 February 2025 | 21 replies
These are leased to businesses (like chain stores) that cover taxes, insurance, and maintenance, making them much more hands-off than residential rentals.Real Estate Syndications / REITs – You can invest passively in commercial real estate (apartment complexes, self-storage, industrial, etc.) through syndications or real estate investment trusts (REITs) without being a landlord.Hard Money Lending / Private Lending – With $500K in equity, you could act as a private lender, funding real estate investors who flip homes or develop properties.
Paul Novak Personal Residence Rental
25 February 2025 | 7 replies
No, you cannot create phantom losses this way.Some additional issues that we have not addressed:- holding rentals inside an S-corp has many tax disadvantages- you will likely jeopardize your $250k/$500k capital gain exclusion for homesteads- you will lose asset protection afforded to personal residences by most states- you will lose your homestead exemption for local property tax - your insurance will have to change from owner-occupied to rental, i.e. go up- and there's moreConclusion: there're reasons why nobody is doing this clever "strategy" but A+ for trying.