Clifton Dukes
Creating a Conservation Easement
Has anyone had success setting up their own easement (not a syndication)?
I have a 400 acre classified Forrest (tree farm) that seems would be perfect. Having a hard time finding anyone with experience.
Justin Goodin
“Conservative UW is Dead”
“Conservative underwriting is dead.”
Rob Beardsley brings up a great point. It’s extremely difficult to be an active real estate investor in this market if you are using extremely conservative underwriting technique...
Josiah Sia
Downsides for conservative investing?
Howdy! Looking into getting into REI and have been looking at different systems and vehicles to get me there. We don't have any huge goals of owning 1,000+ units or raking in millions a month. Our goal is just to repl...
Brad Cogswell
Estimating expenses too conservatively?
Hey all,Wanted to get your opinion here. I'm investing in California, and have been looking at a number of duplexes. After gross rent, I'm deducting an immediate 30% off the top for variable expenses - Vacancy at 5%, ...
Michael B.
Vacancy Rates - conservative approach
Hello - does anyone here ever calculate their vacancy rates based on empty unit/# of total units? Basically - If I have a 4-plex I might calculate my vacancy with 25%? For a duplex I would calculated it based on 50%...
Account Closed
Am I Too Conservative?
I've found that after I take into consideration my contingencies seemingly good deals on the surface don't look so attractive any more. I wonder whether my assumptions/budget is too conservative.I generally use the f...
Bryan L.
Negotiating with a Conservator
I'm hoping someone has experience negotiating a purchase with a Conservator? I'm working on a counter but would like to know if they're limited in what they can sell at because of an appraisal they had done. Not much...
Mac Boeve
Applicant with a Conservator
I have an applicant who has a Conservator who handles all of their finances. Has anyone delt with this before?From what I've gathered so far, it looks like the conservator is essentially the applicants guardian when i...
Account Closed
Am I Too Conservative
[Originally posted in the wrong forum]I've found that after I take into consideration my contingencies seemingly good deals on the surface don't look so attractive any more. I wonder whether my assumptions/budget is ...
Melanie Baldridge
What is “conservation easement”?
There is a unique tax deduction in the US called a “conservation easement.”
It was designed by the IRS to encourage real estate owners to make pristine land, that could be enjoyed by the public, a conservation ground...