Shawn McCoy
Is there a target IRR real estate investors typically look for?
I'm somewhat new to the real estate world. I'm coming in from a background in private equity, where limited partners typically target a ~25% IRR. And that IRR is key to modelling when approaching investors with busine...
Jerry Maggiore
Wholesaling Checklist to Get First Deal!
I know the basics on wholesaling and how to evaluate properties and where/how to find them. The trouble that I’m having is once I find the property, now what?Like how do I actually go about purchasing the property and...
Joel DeLuca
401k loan for Down payment and contingency fund.
I have a 401k with a previous employer that will allow me to take a loan against. The company is a large multinational that is unlikely to change plans suddenly or be bought out.
I would be looking for conventional ...
George Smith
Quality of contractors estimate
I realize that there are many more important aspects of completing due dilligence(referrals, background check, etc.) but how much weight does the appearance of the actual estimate they hand you carry in choosing a con...
Petra M.
Replacing kitchen appliances - easy?
I'm looking to freshen up my A class property kitchen with some new appliances (stove/oven, dishwasher, and range vent), sink, and a granite counter top. How difficult is this to do? Is it just a matter of ordering ...
Victor Sprague
Tenant Issue: Need Advice
I'm looking for some advice regarding a tenant issue. I have a 4 plex in Hamilton Ohio that my wife and I have owned since July 2021. Everything had previously been smooth sailing until I received a message Sunday nig...
Yair Gafni
St Louis future growth
Hello everyone,I am currently investing in flips around St Louis.My thoughts were to shift also in to the rental market.As I am doing my research , the results I have found are not exiting.Is there any forecast that S...
Chance Cooper
How are you guys handling work orders?
I am having some issues with my tenant and HVAC issues. Is there any type of process that you guys use when there is an issue with the property, then dispatching a company out to fix it?I am thinking about establishin...
Rick S.
Gross Income Thresholds to claim real estate deductions / losses
My wife and I are new to the forum and to real estate investing. We are fortunate to have joint income in the $350k range combined.
We have read a lot of various articles and such but have a BIG question...
Based ...
Chris Rose
Lowe's appliance rant
We bought an LG 2 in 1 washer/dryer unit for an apartment that we leased last Friday. the appliance was on the clearance aisle and marked down several hundred dollars. When I asked the salesperson why it was on cleara...