William DeHaan
Rent Estimate Accuracy of Zillow vs Redfin vs Rent-O-Meter?
23 August 2024 | 2 replies
Can I ask what rate you ultimately decided on and which of those 3 services was closest to that rate?
Lindsay Heller
Major for college?
23 August 2024 | 19 replies
His post high school plans the last couple of years was to get his real estate agent license, with the ultimate goal of investing.
Robert Rixer
Creative Ways to Boost NOI
23 August 2024 | 4 replies
@Robert Rixer, I don't know how creative these are, as many are common plays:Valet TrashFencing in first floor yardsProviding washer and dryers for added rentReserved, Covered parkingTech PackagesInternet and Cable contracts, with reimbursementsPayment Plan rents, with small service charge (i.e. bill 1/4 rent each week)Reserved Rental cabanas at poolPrivate pool party rental optionGolf Simulator in clubhouse - fee basedOn site, self serve car wash (quarter feeder style)Charged group fitness/personal training servicesGame room in clubhouse with monthly subscription for tenants (Xbox, Playstation, etc)Changing out high maintenance grass for astro turf or lower maintenance/lower water use shrubberyBut ultimately, I think a lot of NOI increases come from deep dive into understanding EVERY expense and finding ways to minimize them, and/or no outsource them.Train maintenance team on basic HVAC and appliance repairs (find way to get them licensed as needed)Buy paint sprayers for faster, easier turns versus having to hire a contract painter, and possibly repaint whole unit each timeStandardize all finishes, so you can buy in bulk, everything from hinges and door knobs to cabinets, paint colors, and light fixtures.Potentially get leasing people onto lower base salary with higher bonus potentialBulk/bundled insurance across portfolio (even better at scale is to self insure)Regularly test sprinkler systems for leaks.Non-NOI, but benefit to you: partner with insurance agency to get referral kickbacks from your tenant base for renter insurance.
Kumar R.
Should Property Managers offer referral bonuses?
22 August 2024 | 18 replies
As sales slow, agents look for new ways to make money and survive.
Christian Licata
In need of some guidance
23 August 2024 | 3 replies
Ultimately, consider your long-term goals and financial stability when making your decision.
Dan Sheeks
Subject to question
21 August 2024 | 3 replies
The exception is a reverse mortgage which have breach terms that include death of last debtor on title or a surviving spouse.From a practical standpoint, mortgage lenders and their loan servicers are not looking for a reason to accelerate (call loan all due) but may be triggered by poor admin practices of sub-2 buyer.
Chad Casey
Hello to the group
22 August 2024 | 4 replies
Start by reading the Ultimate Real Estate Investing Guide: https://www.biggerpockets.com/guides/ultimate-real-estate-investing-guide/introduction2.
Aaron Dennis
RE business concept - pros/cons
23 August 2024 | 1 reply
So my thought is to provide a summary to sellers of the 3 options on the front end which explain the pros/cons with each and ultimately provide them with an estimate of their proceeds based on the option they select.
Edwin Lopez
Managing gross income from business
21 August 2024 | 3 replies
You may want to consider targeting 3-6 months of reserves to cover all your expenses, so you can survive surprises.
Hunter McNeill
Management Agreement - "Add Agent as Additional Insured???"
23 August 2024 | 11 replies
This streamlines the defense, reducing legal expenses which the owner (or their insurance company) is ultimately responsible for.