Ryan Cleary
Ways to structure a seller finance deal
19 April 2024 | 7 replies
-Collect rent that is similar to what their payment would be; which will be much higher than your current mortgage.
Anders Varner
Deal Flow Done For You
18 April 2024 | 12 replies
Good Morning Team,I currently own 2 investment properties.
Sean Dougherty
Any agents ever done this?
19 April 2024 | 4 replies
Should it be outside of current escrow?
Jing Tan
Do you pay buyer's agent fee now
19 April 2024 | 6 replies
That being said, as a new investor you should expect your buyer to request a buyers agent representation agreement ( which many should and currently do ) outlining his compensation, which can be structured different ways.
Logan M.
Pre-Lease Signing Incentives
19 April 2024 | 5 replies
I want to put in place some incentives for new tenants and want to know if anyone on BiggerPockets has done something similar.Here are a few ideas I have had:First Month Free: Sign a 13-month lease and get your first month freePets: No pet fee for the first 6 months, year, etcRent Discounts: Offer a discounted rent for the first month or two fortenants who sign a pre-lease agreement before a certain date.Waived Fees: Waive application fees, administrative fees, or securitydeposit for tenants who pre-lease.Free Utilities: Offer to cover utilities such as water, electricity,or internet for a certain period for tenants who sign a pre-lease.Upgrade Packages: Provide upgrades or amenities such as free parking,access to a fitness center, or a smart home package for those whopre-lease.Gift Cards or Vouchers: Offer gift cards or vouchers to localbusinesses such as restaurants, cafes, or grocery stores as a signingbonus.Flexible Lease Terms: Offer flexible lease terms, such as shorterlease lengths or the option to renew at the same rate, to incentivizetenants to pre-lease.Refer-a-Friend Program: Encourage current tenants to refer friends orfamily by offering them a reward if their referral signs a pre-leaseagreement.Early Move-In: Allow tenants who pre-lease to move in a few days earlyat no additional cost.Guaranteed Parking: If parking is limited, offer guaranteed parkingspots for tenants who sign a pre-lease agreement.
Jason Turgeon
Real Estate Software Roundup (long)
20 April 2024 | 33 replies
Because I needed to track expenses in various ways (across both properties and two different schedule C incomes), I had to use what Quickbooks calls "properties," "classes," and "projects," and using all of these bumped me into the highest and most expensive tier, currently $970/year with the annual payment discount.
Hannah Joy
Overextending? Need advice from the old timers
18 April 2024 | 26 replies
Currently I live off my investments and can easily retire.
Brandon Morgan
investing out of state
18 April 2024 | 43 replies
I make a little over 100k a year and have 50k currently ready for a down payment. any insight would be helpful.
Hannah Potter
When to hire a CPA?
19 April 2024 | 15 replies
I will focus on looking for an experienced, real estate-focused CPA when I get a little farther along in my journey, perhaps in the next couple years, since I currently have one rental.
Rick Mroch
Owner Finance for 2 year deal
19 April 2024 | 3 replies
I currently have few acres with a house on it and have a private buyer lined up.