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Charlene Livers Frustrated with Unrealistic Expectations
6 September 2025 | 21 replies
Lenders sort of fill that role in real estate since cash is the primary barrier to entry.
Carolyn McBride Cincinnati Property Manager
2 September 2025 | 9 replies
In my role as the Vice President of the SAMAC Chapter of NARPM, I'm here to provide guidance and address any inquiries you might have.
Michael Murphy Capitalized Closing Costs
2 September 2025 | 9 replies
If the CPA insists that you continue to record them incorrectly - only then it is your problem.I like this response from @Michael PlaksFor context, we could flip this scenario around and reverse the roles, meaning the CPA finds errors in bookkeeping.
Logan Privette Help Finding tenants
15 September 2025 | 29 replies
Try reposting every few days to stay near the top of people’s feeds.Offering a small move-in incentive or being flexible with things like the lease start date or including a utility can also make your place stand out to potential renters.Lastly, timing plays a role, too.
Jen Loch Accelerated depreciation for first rental
31 August 2025 | 16 replies
The % allocated to accelerated depreciation in a cost segregation study can vary based on the property's components—things like finishes, appliances, land improvements, and overall build quality play a big role.
Gp G. Bathtub leak and tenant hotel stay request
28 August 2025 | 7 replies
Please advise resident chose to exercise use of the Security Deposit Waiver Program where they utilize an insurance provider to carry a bond similar but in lieu of a security deposit on the property.This program is a product offered through a partner insurance company, XYZ, that old PM has approved which serves in lieu of a traditional security deposit and provides reimbursement up toone month’s rent, functioning as if a deposit were collected.Please note that this product can only be activated at the time of vacancy, and it is automatically voided if property management services with old PM are terminated.It cannot be transferred to a new management company.In the event of a mid-lease transfer, your new management would need to either:Offer a similar deposit replacement product, orRequest a traditional security deposit directly from the resident.
Kenneth Taylor 19 years old, New Investor Questions (Canada)
23 August 2025 | 16 replies
@Kenneth Taylor With a lease option you would only own it once you exercise your option.If you want to own the property immediately you can accomplish essentially the same thing with a vendor takeback mortgage.
Nikelyia Waters Experienced Investors How do we feel about rent to own agreements?
26 August 2025 | 11 replies
And the price was his mortgage balance which at the time I exercised my option was 25% below market value.When I took it over I talked to the tenant about raising the rent to the market rate which they readily agreed to even though they could have refused.
Alex Brandimore 8-unit Acquisition and Partnership Structure
24 August 2025 | 1 reply
Hello @Alex Brandimore - Sounds like you are stepping into the role of wholesaler on the deal, which might not be a bad position for you if you were planning to just flip the property after the rehab anyway.
Ellisa Riddick Do You Build Relationships with Lenders for Referrals?
21 August 2025 | 11 replies
Quote from @Ellisa Riddick: I’ve been thinking a lot about the role lenders can play beyond just financing a deal.