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Thought this would be a good thread to share what apps/tech everyone is using to make their real estate business more efficient. We have been using
1. MileIQ which is amazing for tracking the miles you drive seemles...
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Currently evaluating SF properties to buy/hold. What is the most efficient way to obtain accurate insurance quotes to assess cash flow. Currently I've been reaching out to agents individually with an address that is...
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Hello All,Need some expert advice here. My friend and I are partners in a side hustle RE firm with 4 condos in our portfolio. We both have full time jobs that are a bit demanding. His job is more demanding and earning...
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Lived in it from2013 to 2015, then rented it out until 2018 at which point I moved back in for 2 years. Total time rented, about 4 years, total time lived in, about 4 years.Bought 145K plus 5K closing costs, sold 416K...
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OK- so dumb/newbie type question. Even though I've rehabbed like 200 houses...don't know jack about notes :)So in my space an average ROI in my market (DC Area) is around 12.5-15% on the sale price of property- if pro...
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Hi all! Newcomer around here but wanted to survey the community (which has been incredibly helpful to me). Have folks noticed a drop in the availability of conventional financing for investment properties since Fann...
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I have a duplex, currently live in one side, and need to make a decision on a window purchase. I received a quote to use regular windows or for an additional $1,150, to use low-e + argon. I am debating spending th...
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I recently wrote an article about how lenders need to educate themselves on more green building features, and how an energy efficient home is worth more than its non-green counterpart.
There have been several studies...
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I'm working on a project for my master's degree in applied math; in particular, it involves being able to consider multiple factors at once to rank potential investments for which one yields the most efficient return ...
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When investing in real estate one of the key factors to consider carefully is the age of the property. Prices on older stock may be tempting, but going with a new investment property has many important advantages. In ...