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Riley Johnson Property allows access to equity, minimal cash flow. Unique situation, Guidance?
14 January 2026 | 7 replies
That’s fine, but it should be evaluated as such.Two things I’d want clarity on before proceeding:• At what point (rates + seasoning) can that equity realistically be tapped without new cash injections?
Sara Joe End of year question for active investors
9 January 2026 | 6 replies
It sounds less like relying on “one funnel” and more like having a repeatable framework that lets you evaluate opportunity wherever it shows up.Out of curiosity, with that many acquisition channels in play, what’s been the biggest limiter lately — volume of qualified leads, time to properly underwrite, or just filtering signal from noise?
Laura S. STR Material Participation - Out-of-State Owner, No Property Manager
11 January 2026 | 7 replies
Distance can raise questions if records are weak, but it does not fail the test by itself.With average stays under 7 days, the STR is evaluated under the material participation tests.
Brendan Driscoll Property Management Software for Small STR and LTR Portfolio
9 January 2026 | 8 replies
We’re evaluating property management software for a small portfolio: 2 short-term rentals (STRs) and 8 long-term rental (LTR) doors.
Charlie Cameron Assisted Living Investing Q&A!
10 January 2026 | 13 replies
To pick a location, I understand I want to evaluate median income, a large population of those approaching retirement age, and a decently dense population.
Michael Din Looking for advise
9 January 2026 | 13 replies
Hi @Michael Din You may be close, but the main risk is the cash-out refinance or second mortgage, because that is where the lender will re-evaluate your debt-to-income ratio and potentially disqualify you again.The safest way to approach this is to assume the 160k loan first and close the purchase with the lowest possible monthly obligation.
Pooja D. First time out of state investor - Need advice
29 January 2026 | 27 replies
We are evaluating one near Kansas City.  
Michele Kiefert Happy New Year 2026 from Buford, GA (northeast Atlanta)
5 January 2026 | 2 replies
We have projects either in progress or starting around Jasper and in Big Canoe.
Joseph Escamilla Calculating ARV for an 8-Unit When There Are No True Comps
20 January 2026 | 11 replies
My partner and I are evaluating an 8-unit multifamily property and trying to determine ARV, but there are no truly comparable sales in the immediate area.Current NOI is approximately $70k, and based on underwriting, we believe we can increase NOI to around $85k through rent optimization and light cosmetic rehab.Our questions: Is ARV essentially calculated by applying a market cap rate to the stabilized NOI (i.e., Value = NOI ÷ Cap Rate)?
Daniel Williams Where Do You Find Good Notes To Buy?
23 January 2026 | 54 replies
Apparently his only criteria was projected ROI, no need to evaluate RISK.