Dean Thoms
First time investor seeking advice on hiring a property manager
Hi - I would really appreciate some advice regarding hiring a property manager. For context, I am a first-time / would-be investor (based in Southern California) interested in purchasing a handful of SFR's in South Ge...
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Potential tenant
I have a potential tenant with a score just under 600. This is much lower than I usually find acceptable. The reason given for that score is that this person owns a rental property with someone else and the property i...
Tim Kennedy
looking for a way to get funding for a 5 unit apartment project.
I own a property outright that is zoned for a 5 unit apartment building. I already have plans that are city approved and the original building has already been demoed and made ready for the construction. I have fo...
Geoffrey Lane
Anyone have experience with ADUs?
Hey all! I'm going to be in Atlanta in a week for my new job and will be aggressively hunting for a property to house hack. As such, I was wondering if building an ADU on a property in the Atlanta area is a wise inves...
Tyler Welch
Who is having success on their BRRRR portfolio in DC?
I'm looking to hear from investors in the DMV on how their BRRRR properties are doing in this current market? Any tricks and tips! Lets talk!
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what's wrong with negative cashflow
I know that's stupid question.
I just don't see how I can start my first investment with positive cashflow. I would be banking on the appreciation. Is that really wrong? You gotta start somewhere right? If I can ...
Carrie Cathey
Cash Flow or ROI? Which number do you focus on most in an investment?
Curious to know which numbers real estate investors look at when considering properties. Do the numbers vary depending on the property type (ex. single-family homes, apartment complex, etc.).Thanks :)
Ibrahim Hughes
Deficiency Judgments & Debt Relief Tax Liability
If a seller of a vacant (and run down) property get's debt forgiveness in a short sale, are they liable tax wise (to the IRS) for the forgiven debt if the house was a rental at the time of purchase?
How about it was ...
Alan Asriants
How on market listing photos can qualify or disqualify a potential tenant
I couldn't fit the entire post in the title but in essence I have been using this trick to qualify applicantsThis applies to applicants that are in a situation where their current landlord is selling their homeSometim...
Olga Daisel
Tax on loss and gain
Folks,I have rentals in 2 states which in total show negative. Now, the one in Illinois has a gain, but once again if I add loss from the others the total is negative. Should I pay state tax on the one that shows posi...