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Account Closed Multi-Family Real Estate Syndication Pitch Deck
18 November 2024 | 1 reply
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Quincy Jones Can’t seem to find financing as new investor.
28 May 2024 | 28 replies
I have been looking into buying in Milwaukee Wi, things there are affordable I have $28k saved up and a lot of the duplexes there are around $60k-300k but how am I suppose to get financing when lenders are requiring a minimum of $175k loans, 9.8% interest rates, and want you to have a buffer of 6 months savings for mortgage.
Wilson Adams Convincing my spouse that REI is a potentially good idea
30 May 2016 | 35 replies
Turns out it wasn't real estate she was opposed to, it was investing without having a cash buffer in place for the family.We now have funds for investing and separate funds just for family savings.
Cristian Portillo Stock market is down, is real estate next?
5 May 2020 | 11 replies
And I would venture to guess in pretty much all markets we won't see a 30% drop.Low interest rates also help buffer a potential drop as more investors/home buyers will want to take advantage of the insanely low interest rate keeping inventory low.Now... could flippers or new builds potentially be in trouble?
Richard Phan Out of State Investing Advice for a newbie
22 May 2019 | 40 replies
Memphis/Little Rock), it is common to have a carport instead of a garageD) Year Built: Post 1940s (ideally, but for example my duplex in Indy is 1905, so its also case by case)E) Cash on Cash: 12% or higherF) Rehab including updates to CapEx items 5 years life or less (Water Heater, HVAC, etc.) 10 years life or less (roof)G) Rent to Value Ratio: At least 1% or higher, ideally 1.30% or higher (this is generally a buffer to protect me when the market corrects in the near future)I highly recommend you really invest the couple hundred bucks to fly out there cheap/stay at an airbnb couple days and check out the different providers and their quality of rehabs, as well as see the neighborhoods for yourself.
Keith Jourdan What to do about problem neighbor ?
25 September 2018 | 15 replies
It depends on what kind of loud it is, what hours it is happening, and to some extent how well the building buffers for noise.If there is noise from children you can't evict for that.
Cody Smith Invest now with debt, or invest later debt free?
10 June 2020 | 79 replies
Having some reserves can act as a buffer for emergencies, which is especially important when you’re investing in real estate.
Sarah B. What can we legally ask in screening a felon? (sex offender)
10 March 2019 | 49 replies
Most everyone deserves a second chance and everyone needs a place to live.If he doesn't have great credit use that as an excuse to get a deposit 1.5x the rent or get 1st, last and security.This will give you a financial buffer.
Brandon Turner How did you convince YOUR spouse about real estate's awesomeness?
29 December 2015 | 115 replies
All my numbers were conservative with built in buffers to calm his fears of "what-if" scenarios.
Julie Marquez Why is Rent Due on the First of the Month?
8 June 2018 | 40 replies
I have a buffer in case i don't get rent, but rents SHOULD be in hand so I can pay the mortgages.