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I have been trying to write a business plan and because we are just starting by doing small investments, it is difficult to find/create a plan that is so basic.
Do I need a business plan before I start invest...
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I'm a buy and hold investor and I have a question about cash reserves. How much is enough?
We have 2 and soon to be 3 (closing on December 3) SFRs. One is rented now and the 2nd one should have a tenant in it...
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Seriously, everyone around here invests like rents are guaranteed to go up forever, do they?Has anyone ever experienced a declining rent environment? what caused it?
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The Federation of Exchange Accommodators (FEA) yesterday issued the following comment in response to President Biden’s American Families Plan, which proposes capping Section 1031 like-kind exchanges at $500,000:
Pres...
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I have heard several people ask if it is good to get a personal or business loan to invest in somebody’s syndication deal. Even if you are investing with a trustworthy syndicator, I will explain why taking a loan to i...
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I received a letter today from the Housing Authority that as part of the "Section 8 cost-saving measures" The rent payment will be reduced from 110% FMR (Fair Market Rent) to 90% of that. Does anyone else received thi...
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After furnishing quite a few properties for short-term rentals, we generally have a pretty good sense of how much to budget for furnishing whenever we’re putting together a budget for new properties. Being able to bud...
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The CARES act ends on June 21, 2021. Federally backed loans (FHA, VA) will resume payments and I’m sure many borrowers will default. Are we on the precipice of serious opportunity? Short sales, foreclosures? What stra...
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Hi all, I am looking into buying my first rental property. As with many others I'm sure, looking for guidance on affordable cities that still provide a solid return / cash flow. Preferably looking for properties under...
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