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All Forum Posts by: John McKee

John McKee has started 111 posts and replied 1083 times.

Post: Looking back on 2024

John McKee#5 Commercial Real Estate Investing ContributorPosted
  • Investor
  • Fairfax, VA
  • Posts 1,105
  • Votes 740

What are your successes, failures, and aha moments?  What are your goals for 2025?

two things I have learned.  1,200 is a sweet spot for demand, and if you do have a large unit of 2,500 get a couple of them zoned for auto.  Big demand for auto repair or auto accessories.

Thanks to Texas fighting back!  However, I think eventually Big Government will win unless Trump has something to say about it.

I just learned this has now become a voluntary requirement for the time being as there is a court order to stop this reporting. We will see what the courts decide, just be aware of it. 

If you own a business even if it's a pass through LLC for your real estate you have to file a BOI Report by the end of this year.

BOI stands for Benefit ownership information.  It's a one time free filing made to the FINCEN.  It's a pain in the butt, but at least it's a one time filing.  Bankers will be asking for proof of this filing as you get loans in the future.

https://fincen.gov/boi  

Need a CPA referral for one in the fairfax area.  Thinking about switching

Post: Slow progress & delayed gratification to Financial freedom

John McKee#5 Commercial Real Estate Investing ContributorPosted
  • Investor
  • Fairfax, VA
  • Posts 1,105
  • Votes 740

IF you took your 600K today and put it into mortgage notes at 12% you will have $72,000 a year or 6K a month in cash flow right NOW!  You don't have to use all 600K, but I wanted to give you another option of what it possible. 12% returns with no headaches should be a part of everyone's portfolio.  Yes you have to pay capital gains on selling your properties, but you will recover that quickly with the high returns. If I would have known about these earlier I would have bought less personal real estate, but again it depends on your goals of leverage, building wealth, risk, and your overall perception on how to handle your money.     

Post: HELOC on Investment Property

John McKee#5 Commercial Real Estate Investing ContributorPosted
  • Investor
  • Fairfax, VA
  • Posts 1,105
  • Votes 740

Try TD bank

Try to get a 25 year ammortization with a balloon in year 5.  It will be helpful if you get that lease resigned before approaching the bank.  

Post: Real Estate meetups in the DMV area?

John McKee#5 Commercial Real Estate Investing ContributorPosted
  • Investor
  • Fairfax, VA
  • Posts 1,105
  • Votes 740

cash flow breakfast club is the best one in our area.  I have been to a few of these and have met Omni Casey.  There are no fees to get in, usually has about 50 + strong, educational, forced networking, and overall a good vibe.  You will walk away with knowledge and potential partnerships.  It really is unique on how they run their meetups.  They make sure you get something out of it!