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I could really use some cumulative life experience advice this evening! I just used the MySmartMove site for tenant screening and was greeted with a tenant score of "conditional" with a FICO of 468. I have had bo...
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Here’s why many investors switch to commercial multifamily 👇Let's say your rental property makes $200/month in cashflow.
Which is $2,400 annually.
This will WIPE OUT your cash flow:
❌ HVAC repairs
❌ Turnover co...
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I am curious for those buy and hold investors.
Does anyone buy and hold for in perpetuity? Perhaps in family trusts etc..
Thanks,
Matt
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I am looking at a beautiful 4 bedroom 2 bathroom home with finished basement near a University I would like to rent out for Student housing. 2 miles from a train station, 5 blocks from the University entrance. The pro...
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Recently I have become excited with finding affordable options for comfortable and practical living. Tumbleweed Tiny Homes jumped out as did designers like Ross Chapin Architect. I think the growing demographic of old...
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Hey Folks,I am curious to know what typical assumptions are made with respect to the occupancy rate for an Airbnb. I've heard and seen some at 50%, others at 70%. As well, what other expenses should be assumed with ...
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I’m beginning to get messages from tenants who are in the service industry that have been laid off due to corona virus and can’t pay rent. Any suggestions on how to address this issue.
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I've been doing this since 2010 and have been buying a few props every yr. I'm currently at 7 but I still feel like a beginner. Anyway after seeing how much I paid management company I decided to manage a few myself. ...
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I imagine this will generate a lot of discussion. I am looking at my first investment. The Eastside of Seattle is very expensive, but I have found a home built in 2007 for 200K (totally unheard of). I would like th...
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So I sold a house for $250k and my tax guys says I will owe $20k in taxes. I am trying to do a 1031 exchange but would you buy a property that's not really a good deal to avoid the taxes. I have 2 duplexes lined up th...