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Vivian Huang Investing in Tulum, Mexico
12 December 2024 | 49 replies
They're basically shooting themselves in the foot.
J.C. Martel Advice on investment strategies to scale
3 December 2024 | 7 replies
Basically scale in paper and challenge it with your personal time, resources, desires, finance, insurance, PM, etc.
Nadir M. Maintenance replacements for certain household items
5 December 2024 | 20 replies
If it is a market rate class A, B or even C properties, I would say that it (basic maintenance) is something the tenant should handle considering that for these properties the tenants likely have additional resources to handle small maintenance issues. 
Zach Watson Home Inspectors in Indianapolis
1 December 2024 | 8 replies
Basically, they are abbreviated inspections that focus on the more expensive liabilities that investors are looking for instead of under-caulked windows and damage to drywall.
Molly Hane Looking for your advice on this deal (my first property)
3 December 2024 | 8 replies
You need to not necessarily follow a book to a T, but just basic principles.
Josh Madigan Gatlinburg STR Permit - Large 6br pool cabin - Letter from Fire Marshall
10 December 2024 | 17 replies
The day after I set precedence, I gave my info to others who had "illegal" ADUs and a basic "road map" to get themselves legal.  
Karina Busch How to get fixed rate loans on investment properties?!
2 December 2024 | 21 replies
I've included an example below to help illustrate this.So different lenders have different rates (which do vary even for DSCR loans) but these are factors they all consider.See example below:DSCR < 1Principal + Interest = $1,700Taxes = $350, Insurance = $100, Association Dues = $50Total PITIA = $2200Rent = $2000DSCR = Rent/PITIA = 2000/2200 = 0.91Since the DSCR is 0.91, we know the expenses are greater than the income of the property.DSCR >1Principal + Interest = $1,500Taxes = $250, Insurance = $100, Association Dues = $25Total PITIA = $1875 Rent = $2300DSCR = Rent/PITIA = 2300/1875 = 1.23If a purchase, you also generally need reserves / savings to show you have 3-6 month payments of PITIA (principal / interest (mortgage payment), property taxes and insurance and HOA (if applicable).
Thu Pham Best practices consulting with a PM/Co-Host when I don't have a property yet
3 December 2024 | 2 replies
Regarding your co-host, it’s common for property managers to answer basic questions as part of the vetting process, especially if they want to work with you long-term.
LaSha Williams New to Investing
3 December 2024 | 8 replies
—half the battle is the mindset, and you’ve got that nailed.Start with the basics: understand your market, run the numbers, and don’t be afraid to ask questions.
Dan H. Poll: porch pirate or strange coincidence
6 December 2024 | 4 replies
Basically a lot of circumstantial evidence (no video of her actually taking the packages).This evening an old car with an old man drives up my driveway.