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Hi all! I'm Natalie, a senior in college who is moving to Miami for my full-time job. I would love to start real estate investing, and I am thinking of house-hacking a 2-bedroom condo in Miami as there seems to be a g...
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My current situation:1 primary, 5 rentals, no additional debt, heloc out (invested in one of the rentals), and cash to buy more, but at 43% debt to income. I am looking for a solution where I can buy more rentals. I...
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I am starting to budget out and model some potential projects for MF developments. Is there a rule of thumb for operating expenses for MF in the los angeles area? My old AM firm always looked at 30% of EGI - after vac...
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Hey guys, I am sure this is a naive question-but is getting a loan for an apartment building just as difficult if not more than a home?
I recently talked to someone who told me that on apartment complex loans banks l...
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Recently bought this fourplex (4 units) well locate in Tampa Bay near the stadium. All units consist of a 2 bedroom and 1 bathroom. Full living room, small dining room space and a full-size kitchen. Property is in nee...
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I have a 80% LTV on a conventional loan at 3.85%. I'm wondering if it's possible to take advantage of lower rates and do a HELOC at the same time? Is this newbie thinking? I'd like to avoid double appraisal fees, and ...
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Just wanted to share my perspective as to why we are focusing our efforts on Class B Industrial Real Estate. For those that don't know, class B properties are generally older and have some degree of wear and tear, but...
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I currently manage 18 units and will be adding 10 or so this month. I don't have any software now other than quick books. I am looking to see what everyone is using, how they like it and what they recommend. Thank you...
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An update on Silver Tree, which is now Canyon 35. We closed on this community on August 17th. For more details please read this thread .Exterior RenoThe painting has been completed aside for the doors. We are waiting ...
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According to PWC’s annual Emerging Trends in Real Estate report, 2016 is the year of the secondary and tertiary markets. “They continue to be more attractive on a relative opportunity basis than some of the gateway ci...