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Matthew W. Show Me Where I'm Wrong
13 January 2026 | 11 replies
Used Google Sheets and the PMT function to calculate the below assumptions:Monthly NOI: $1,586.60Divided by 1.25: $1,269.28 paymentLoan Value: $164,453.66Downpayment: $54,817.89Price: $219,271.54I know the owner of this property and doubt they'll sell it for less than $600,000, so it's not going to happen. 
Michael Vacha Portfolio Scaling/Long Term Goals
6 January 2026 | 3 replies
Good for you @Michael Vacha, you have a clear goal which will make it more attainable.For your goal, I believe that a combination of flipping and BRRRRing/long-term holding will get you there.
Mengxuan Zhang Newbie Help: 2/2 in South Venice, FL, 1141sf. Flip vs Wholesale?
5 January 2026 | 7 replies
Kitchens get expensive quickly, even when you’re trying to stay “budget.”If you sell at $250k, make sure you’re backing out:Agent commissionsSeller closing costsHolding costs (insurance, taxes, utilities)Contingency costFor a first deal, I’d either:-Increase the rehab budget and aim for a stronger resale price, or-Treat this as a wholetail — fix safety and functionality, clean it up well, price it right, and protect your downside.Venice is a solid market, just make sure the numbers work on paper before you commit.
Allison Park HVAC Maintenance Plans Worth It?
6 January 2026 | 10 replies
System Controls and Thermostat Check: Verify proper functioning of controls and thermostat for accurate operation.
Rick Pozos Selling a bundle of Notes
13 January 2026 | 20 replies
The discount on the notes in question is likely due to a combination of low downpayment from the borrower, leverage being too high, the relatively low seasoning, subprime borrowers, and the property type (mobile homes).Most note holders dont want to be over 70-75% ITV on SFRs with good borrowers.
Julie Muse A Renovation Experience on Bow Range Rd
2 January 2026 | 0 replies
The renovation focused on improving functionality, aesthetics, and overall market appeal.
Joey Pignatelli Looking for information
6 January 2026 | 11 replies
If I combine the 2 fees together it was below 5% ($15k each (total $30k) for $640k purchase)4) it is easier to find decent investments than it is to get capital to take advantage of the various opportunities.5) the “little touch ups” and repairs is not worth much as described but I suspect will be more than OP is expecting.  
Mike Allen Smart Lock Recommendations?
5 January 2026 | 15 replies
I just don't like the functionality of the Schlage.
Stuart Udis Not Everyone Should Own Investment Real Estate- and That’s Okay
4 January 2026 | 14 replies
Their diligence barely scratched the surface, and their entire business plan was held together by assumptions that had nothing to do with how those markets or asset class functions.
Jessica Yuan Sharing my reading notes - Long Distance Out of State Investing by David Greene
19 January 2026 | 5 replies
A will be cheapest, C will be the most expensive and thorough, and B will be a healthy combination of the two.”INCENTIVIZING CONTRACTORSPeople respond more strongly to the removal of adverse stimuli than they do to the addition of pleasant stimuli.