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Dana N. New to Real Estate. Do I need to create a Business Plan now?
5 December 2013 | 21 replies

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...

Scott C. Cash reserves: How much should a buy and hold investor have?
1 December 2013 | 15 replies

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...

Will G. Do rents ever go down?
28 April 2018 | 32 replies

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?

Celia Moore Biden's Proposes $500,000 Cap on Section 1031 Like-Kind Exchanges
9 August 2021 | 45 replies

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...

Jason Malabute should you take a personal loan to invest in someone else's deal
21 March 2022 | 15 replies

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...

Eddie Ziv HUD reduce section 8 rent!! 110% FMR to 90%
2 August 2009 | 29 replies

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...

Boris Mordkovich How Much Does It Truly Cost to Furnish a New Airbnb
11 August 2022 | 28 replies

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...

Kyle O'Donnell Forbearance ending. Opportunity?
12 March 2021 | 57 replies

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...

Zachary Young Where To Buy My First Rental Property
30 January 2025 | 56 replies

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...