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Hurricanes aren’t what’s driving up insurance rates in Florida. Something something else is. From my own experience in real estate, I’ve seen firsthand how the insurance game has changed, and it’s not because of storm...
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With the the mortgage rate inching closer to 6%, there has been a decline in existing-home sales. While affordability continues to take a hit, there are still interested buyers looking to secure a home.Source: REALTOR...
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I'm looking at a 40 unit in my area that is currently for sale and owner operated. I understand that the value of in apartment complex is based on the NOI. The owner of the property self manages and doesn't count his ...
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New to this, so please be nice :)1. If we meet all of the requirements and choose to take bonus depreciation on an STR in 2024 (to take advantage of the 2024 40%), would recapture occur if we decided to change use in ...
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Trying to buy a house at 339k. Salary 110k and FICO 629. FHA loan. I applied with two well known local mortgage lenders. I got two very different interest rates/offers: #1: 3.5% down, Interest rate 4.625%. Mont...
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We are getting ready to start our brrrr portfolio! We just spoke with our lender, and walked him through the strategy. He said whoever developed/uses this strategy isn’t up to speed with the latest products out there,...
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Good evening fellow investors and community members,I am wondering what are some of the obvious and not so obvious reasons that properties sit on the market for extended periods of time.For example, sometimes when loo...
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Question for agents. What's your take on no more 6% commission and how this will change the way you operate?
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Appreciation is not the most tangible or stable factor in real estate investing. Its effects are varied throughout the different markets around the country and it is less concrete than cash-flow. There are arguments...
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I understand a good cap rate to be 5-8% but all this depends on cash or financed investment. For example.. I can buy a multifamily unit that has a cap of 8.5% If I pay cash. So what is acceptable for financed? If I ca...