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We have been investing for a long time and have always used traditional banking. This time, we had a 3 month flip, and thought we would use a hard money lender, but when I saw the rates and fees, I was astounded. I ...
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I've been having a discussion with some friends on FaceBook about when rent is late. I use Cozy for rent collection for my Maryland property. My tenant didn't start the Cozy transfer until today, October 1st. My FB fr...
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I'm taking a cursory look at a Boat and RV storage facility. So far all the numbers look fine and I'm wading through the due diligence process to get some hard data. The only thing I am concerned about is the distance...
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Hey guys,
I have a question regarding DCF analysis. I have previous experience in finance but I am not sure what to do with discount rates on real estate investments. In finance, you can calculate the cost of equity ...
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Hey Everyone !First of all I want to say a HUGE thank you to everyone who has posted on the forums here. The wealth of knowledge I've already gained reading through other topics on the site is a total game changer.ANY...
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Folks - When buying from turnkey provider, if the appraisal comes lower than list price, is it still worth buying the property if the other numbers make sense?
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I am a newbie and haven't done a deal other than my primary home which is a long term BRRR! I am trying to get financing in place, or at least identify the institutions that I want to work with, so I spoke with the fi...
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Hi All,I was wondering if any of you had any advice on how I could avoid, if at all, private mortgage insurance. I have heard that this is a significant chunk of your monthly cash flow and if I can avoid it or shrink ...
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Shortly after acquiring this 7-unit property, I ran into one of the tenant's who asked if I could replace her showerhead. She's been at the property for 15+ years and said it's never been replaced, so I felt this to b...
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The two sayings that have taken me through difficult times in my business:
"This to shall pass," & "The only thing consistent in this business is that it is consistently inconsistent." My new one is "Enjoy the slo...