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Nate Garvey Best use of time as a flipper
7 August 2025 | 3 replies
The day-to-day I would find someone you can pay at a lower amount to be a PM for you, and then when you get really busy you can knock down more deals and higher someone expenses to fill that role of the cheaper labor.  
Robert Harris Retiree look into Real Estate
26 July 2025 | 14 replies
Property Condition & Amenities: it’s important to, “Maintain to the Neighborhood.”Key metrics for each Property Class:Class A Properties:Tenant Pool: Majority of FICO scores 680+, no convictions/evictions in last 7 years.Tenant Default: 0-5% probability of eviction or early lease termination.Section 8: Class A rents are too high and won’t be approved.Vacancies: 5-10%, depending on market conditions.Cashflow vs Appreciation: Typically, 3-5 years for positive cashflow, but you get highest relative rent & value appreciation.Class B Properties:Tenant Pool: Majority of FICO scores 620-680, some blemishes, no convictions/evictions in last 5 years.Tenant Default: 5-10% probability of eviction or early lease termination.Vacancies: 10-15%, depending on market conditions.Cashflow vs Appreciation: Typically, 1-3 years for positive cashflow, balanced amounts of relative rent & value appreciation.Section 8: Class B rents are usually too high for the Section 8 program.Class C Properties:Tenant Pool: Majority of FICO scores 560-620, many blemishes, but should have no convictions/evictions in last 3 years.
Mark Williams Real Estate Reflections: Three Decades of Growth and Learning
2 August 2025 | 1 reply
Their invaluable support has played a crucial role in shaping my real estate journey.
Brice Peterson Trying to house hack in Columbia
29 July 2025 | 16 replies
Also, when you are applying for roles/jobs, be aware that there is a major difference between being salaried and having variable income, meaning being paid hourly and working less than 39.75 hours per week.
Andrew Broxterman What I Learned about DTI
21 July 2025 | 8 replies
Final thought, I've seen that loan applications want any entity owned 20% or greater included...I'm not sure if the PG vs no PG plays a role here as well, but I'm still not sure this solves your concern.
Neil Narayan Apple boosts investment in Austin and across Texas
8 August 2025 | 2 replies
The process, Apple said, has never been used before anywhere in the world.As part of the new investments, Apple said it plans to hire 20,000 people in the U.S. over the next four years, mostly for roles in R&D, silicon engineering, software development and AI and machine learning.
Sierra Michie Worth it to hire a financial advisor?
11 August 2025 | 15 replies
I do not view the financial advisor’s primary role as picking your investments even though one of mine does and has far outperformed the market over the last 24 years.  
Dante Craig Goldman Sachs" Mid Year Housing Outlook" for Lenders, Brokers, and Developers
29 July 2025 | 1 reply
., 66% have rates 2pp below market rates ) to sell will be a major hurdle.
James E Fraley Jr Low-Wage Maintenance Crew Needs Better Oversight
3 August 2025 | 0 replies
Has anyone successfully delegated this role on a budget?
Ale Ayestarán Ale Ayestaran intro as BiggerPockets new CEO
6 August 2025 | 63 replies
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