19 January 2025 | 1 reply
Type Line Item Fee Fixed Fee Collected Rents 10% of All Collected Rents New Tenant Search & Onboarding $600 Variable Fees Business Hour Service Calls $90/hour + Materials Cost + Tax After Hour Service Calls $120/hour + Materials Cost + Tax 3rd Party Coordination HVAC Cleaning & InspectionGutter CleaningSpring/Fall Exterior CleanupSeasonal Mowing & Weed TrimmingSeasonal Snow PlowingGeneral Contractor Negotiated Vendor Cost + 10% Oversight Fee
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23 January 2025 | 52 replies
At the same time I find myself participating in other forums I used to ignore, like the taxes and short term rentals forums, because those have become bigger focus areas (and pain points!)
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11 February 2025 | 10 replies
If you feel bad and want to save people money, start with a free pre-screening.
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3 February 2025 | 8 replies
The biggest question you need to ask yourself is if you are doing this to afford a property you otherwise couldn’t afford or to save money period, that will lead to very different conclusions about where/if to buy.
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12 February 2025 | 3 replies
Cash out: $55,000All money out plus roughly $3,500 in pocket.... principal and interest $767/monthCash flow estimated at roughly: $200/monthMy plan would be to refi around year 4 or so before the adjustable rate kicks in.
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26 January 2025 | 43 replies
And yes I have done one in 50 years in the industry.Facts:1. purchase contract and gave 50k up front to bring tax's current. 2. it was all cash no contingencies.3. seller just goes dark no response to anything.4.
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1 February 2025 | 1 reply
When you borrow money you agree to pay it back.
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4 February 2025 | 7 replies
Also DSCR typically has pre payment penalty while hard money does not.
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7 February 2025 | 7 replies
I lend Hard Money, Fix n Flip, DSCR, and Bridge mainly on the investor side.
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17 January 2025 | 2 replies
They are so tax beneficial!