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Did my first analysis with an attempt at inputting actual expenses versus using 50% rule. This property has slab problems, hence the high repair budget. List at 185K, breakeven from a cashflow perspective around 150K,...
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The Pandemic happened and it was time to think of more income sources. I have 35 units and only one was not paying rent. I had nothing to do with my capital so I decided to learned how to make income by selling option...
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From socal.....With Retail Properties being impacted by Covid, do you think its a good time to start investing on these rental properties? How do you evaluate these (NOI, Cap Rate, Zoning)? How do you verify foot traf...
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Hi everyone, a little background first, we have 3 rentals and 1 primary all with mortgages. The three rentals all have equity and positive cash flow with low mortgages. We are looking a purchasing either anoth...
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After a 4 month long full rehab project, my contractor asked me to get the gas turned on at my duplex in Southern Orchards for more tolerable working conditions as the seasons change, and to complete the project. I c...
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I understand a hard money lender may want to review my credit history and score before lending money. However will the loan be associated with my personal credit profile or will the loan be strictly based on the house...
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As I'm just starting out, I have been checking the boxes on diligence on structuring the first few deals. Does anyone have thoughts on the following:1) Insurance - What are your experiences with using an umbrella pol...
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I own a small construction company with a partner for the last 5 years, we mainly do high end finish carpentry in high end homes largest being 15,000 sqft. We have a combined 40+ years experience in the residential co...
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Cartels are indeed alive in well in the seemingly legitimate business of international banking. The European Commission, in its investigation of the Libor scandal this year has uncovered two international banking cart...
Hi everyone! I have a few rental properties and have a business partner from another business that wants to invest in real estate with me. I would love to scale and grow my portfolio as quickly as possible, but used t...