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Joe S. Luxury vinyl tile versus ceramic tile
9 February 2024 | 31 replies
I did that method but I kept accidently chipping away too much in random spots and having to break out more and more to replace, and finally ended up just tearing up the entire floor.
Mike Rutallie Please poke holes in this Lease option strategy
10 February 2024 | 4 replies
Allow me to put the money I'd pay for the property into gov't bonds paying roughly what the lease payment would cost, and 3. would give them ~$320K in total lease payments including the offset of capital gains, while it would be equivalent to me purchasing it for cash today at $225K.I know there is an income tax liability on the seller's part for the lease payments, but I don't know their situation to judge the impact of that.I've never done a transaction like this before, so please poke holes in it, or if you have a better option, please let me know.
Ken Boone So this is pretty uncool IMO
10 February 2024 | 8 replies
This is a 2400 sq ft 2 king suite cabin loaded with amenities including an indoor heated pool similar to one of mine.  
Limor Hanannia self-directed IRA loans
10 February 2024 | 13 replies
You as the plan fiduciary can borrow up to 50k or 50% whichever is less and use it for virtually any purpose including what would normally be a prohibited transaction.
Sam Yin Why/When to take a break from investing
7 February 2024 | 5 replies
I want to hear people's opinions on taking purposeful breaks from active investing.
Kevin Reiss Looking to get started!
9 February 2024 | 6 replies
Great thing about a Modular, Manufactured and Tiny Homes is No building required in regard to breaking ground.
Rob Pattison Tennant has breached his contract for deed lease for the 3rd time, I want to evict
9 February 2024 | 6 replies
The first time I cut the borrower a break because there was a transition from one lender to me.   
Tim Tassio Due diligence fees - current market 2023/24
10 February 2024 | 22 replies
I’m hoping anyone with current experience can give me an idea on how the current market is dictating the due diligence fee around the RTP area including suburbs, for single family homes?
Ryan Tongue Finding "red flags" on older property listings.
9 February 2024 | 24 replies
Whether I replace a roof in year 1 or year 5 - it's all the same to me.There are very few red flags, I simply include repair costs as part of the cost model I put together to evaluate the deal.
Justin Goodin 👋16 CRE Terms You Need to Know
10 February 2024 | 0 replies
 16 terms you need to know in commercial real estate:1.Internal Rate of Return (IRR): A metric used to estimate the annualized return on an investment based on the timing and magnitude of cash flows.2.Cash-on-Cash Return: The annual income generated by a property expressed as a percentage of the initial cash investment.3.Discount Rate: The rate used to discount future cash flows to their present value in financial models; often represents the required rate of return.4.Capital Expenditures (CapEx): The funds set aside for property improvements, renovations, or major repairs.5.Gross Operating Income (GOI): The total income generated by a property before subtracting operating expenses.6.Operating Expenses: The costs associated with managing and maintaining a property, including utilities, taxes, insurance, and maintenance.7.Debt Service Coverage Ratio (DSCR): A measure of a property’s ability to cover its debt payments, typically calculated as NOI divided by debt service.8.Loan-to-Value (LTV) Ratio: The ratio of the loan amount to the property’s appraised value, used to assess risk in financing.9.Equity Multiple: A measure of the total return on an investment, calculated as the ratio of total cash flows to initial equity investment.10.Residual Land Value: The estimated value of land after deducting development costs and desired profit margins.11.Sensitivity Analysis: A technique used to assess how changes in key variables (e.g., rent, expenses, interest rates) affect financial model outcomes.12.Operating Pro Forma: A projection of a property’s income and expenses over a specified period, typically used for budgeting and financial analysis.13.Cash Flow Waterfall: A structured distribution of cash flows to different stakeholders in a real estate project, often involving equity investors, lenders, and developers.14.Leverage: The use of borrowed funds (e.g., a mortgage) to finance a real estate investment, potentially amplifying returns but also increasing risk.15.Equity Investment: The amount of money invested by equity partners or investors in a real estate project. 16.