4 February 2026 | 9 replies
But there will be a date when the answer is yes cause I am committed to grow in this.
19 February 2026 | 49 replies
What was the agent or the PM supposed to say, "Don't invest in section 8 in this whole city ever again because the program had a data breach that caused some problems back in 2024."?
9 February 2026 | 18 replies
The second one is for Operating Expenses where payments are deposited (rents, late fees, lost key charges, tenant-caused-damage charges, laundry machine income, event room fee), and used to pay regular monthly expenses.
1 February 2026 | 8 replies
The secondary or in some cases the primary part was to avoid maintenance calls in effect causing higher cost and thereby the BRRRB was not a success in reality, although on paper it appears it was.Great point!!!
26 January 2026 | 2 replies
Household2 adults (married couple)No smokingNo evictionsLarge dog (Airedale)CreditApplicant credit score: 682Recent dip explained by medical expenses (dog surgeries) causing higher utilizationPreviously mid-700sIncome / EmploymentPrimary applicant has multiple income streams: self-employed (Etsy), yoga instructor, Shipt, UberHusband currently not working due to immigration status (Australian, awaiting work permit)Income is somewhat non-traditional but diversifiedMother is willing to co-sign and would meet income requirementsProperty ConsiderationsHome has hardwood floorsConcern about potential wear from large dogPlanning pet addendum, deposit/pet rent, and move-in documentationMy Current ThinkingConsidering approval with conditions:Verified income and credit for co-signerSigned guarantor agreementPet addendum + deposit or pet rentStandard lease termWould you move forward with this tenant?
3 February 2026 | 75 replies
Ok hope you dont have to much exposure if any More than I would like but nothing that would take me out or cause a lot of pain.
11 February 2026 | 42 replies
There were several factors that caused it, but it was a bubble that burst.I think this is why, as with most RE, the folks who have reasonable expectations, buy smart, consider the variety of financial advantages and are in it for the long haul will continue to do well overall.
28 January 2026 | 4 replies
It was under contract and then they backed out, causing more grief and driving down trust.
13 February 2026 | 19 replies
Something as simple as mowing the law or changing a lightbulb on the property would be considered a prohibited transaction and cause disqualification of the portion of the 401k at issue in the transaction, or disqualification of the entire plan if this is a SDIRA.Also keep in mind that setting up a SOLO 401k does require your own business entity, typically a corporation, to sponsor the plan.
10 February 2026 | 13 replies
If we are purchasing properties when the market is a highly appreciated seller’s market, we need to realize we may be in DUMB DEBT and should be prepared for the risk of suffering the consequences if and when the economy turns for the worst and goes into a recession as this will likely cause values to drop.