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I have an opportunity to purchase a duplex in a C/D neighborhood -- 8br/6ba total. It's a newer property (2009) with very little maintenance (just some carpet, paint in some rooms, etc.), new HVAC, great roof, etc.Tho...
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Wall Street Journal today I summarize if you don't want to $ paywall. Author credit Will Parker
#syndications #syndicator #apartments #grifter #ponzi #SEC
<sic>"Gajavelli built a real-estate empire using fund...
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In 2022 I sold my home I lived in for over 2 years. I used half the home for business. I took the 250,000 deduction, and used the remaining profits on the home to do a 1031 exchange. I overlooked that I still owed a m...
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For those of you that BRRR older homes (say built around 1900 or earlier )...what do you do about the plumbing and electricity? Do you update everything at a huge cost? Or just hope it lasts another 30+ years?!
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I am seeing a lot of posts in BP regarding DSCR loans, many based on newer investors not being able to qualify for more conventional loans.The number I see starts to give me pause as when we have a market downturn and...
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It is imperative in fix and flip that you get the budget down when taking on a project. Having the correct budget gives you a clear picture, helps you manage risk and understand the profitability of the deal. But you ...
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Does anyone know how to raise rent? Is there a specific guideline to follow? One of our tenants is coming up on a one year lease. This is our first rental and we want to know the best way to take this approach.
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Obviously every property is a different situation that needs to be evaluated but I'd like to find out why it seems most people prefer to take a home down to the studs and renovate versus completely tearing down the pr...
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Hello Everyone, My Sister Just got married and with high interest rates, and high cost of homes in Utah, it’s going to be really hard for her and her family to afford buying a home. Rentals are also hard because they ...
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Hello All! I am a new investor and am looking for that first wholesale deal! I am preparing a marketing campaign to find a seller quickly. Between short letters, postcards, and bandit signs which would be the most eff...