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Mark Soreco Starting point for planning a real estate investment strategy - start with lender?
8 November 2025 | 12 replies
While also utilizing our internal software to help evaluate property value, rents, rent style (STR, MTR, LTR) check the cash flow ratios, plus the ARV potential including the cost of Reno/Repair.The pregame is what most lenders or brokers do not offer because it requires more time offered to the client beyond the 9am to 5pm employee.
Trevor Brouelette New Investor - Fix & Flip - Offer Strategy & Tenant Management
20 November 2025 | 14 replies
At current rates and high LTV, sustained costs would have this negative cash flow at double that rent.Now for the flip numbers (I always use the conservative numbers from any range):$719k purchase + $100k (rehab) + ($6350 (holding costs: $5.4k/month (interest only on $650k loan), $700/month property tax, $100/month insurance, $150/month utilities) * months to rehab and sell) + $75.6k  (selling costs (typically between 6% and 9% in San Diego if not a RE agent/broker - remember I use the conservative number of all ranges in my underwriting)If we use 6 months to rehab and sell (which is more aggressive than I would use in personnel underwriting)719,000 + 100,0000 + (6350 * 6) + 75,600 =$932,700$932k - $840k (ARV) = -$92k.Do you see anyway to make a decent profit on this flip.  
Brandon Walters VA loan usage
27 October 2025 | 4 replies
I utilize buying off mkt or low offers with on mkt properties.
Christopher Rubio Section 8 Investing — Still a Smart Move in 2025?
7 November 2025 | 7 replies
The reality is that the Gross S8 Rent amount on an S8 voucher includes all utilities.
Caleb Kight How to get started with built to rent multi-family
20 November 2025 | 10 replies
Start with zoning, not construction.Before you even think about architects or builders, call the city planning office and confirm:• What zoning is required for multifamily/BTR• Minimum lot size• Density limits• Parking/utility requirementsHalf the battle is just knowing what the land allows.2.
Angel Bowers San Antonio - Camelot
17 November 2025 | 5 replies
I used to pick up shooting victims on an ambulance over there and looked up one day and it was cool.
Michael Carbonare Report: Foreclosures Are On The Rise
14 November 2025 | 6 replies
People are finding it really tough in this economy to even pay for groceries, gas and utilities, let alone there mortgages!
David Trouv New to the Kansas City Multifamily market
17 November 2025 | 7 replies
Focus on mismanaged 6–20 units where you can bump income with leases, utilities, and light turns, not heavy rehabs.
Nick Copland What’s Your Midterm Rental Break-Even Number?
20 November 2025 | 0 replies
Base rent + utilities + furnishings amortization + cleanings + platform fees?
Nic Bair New Investor - Need help with Medium Term Rental in Downtown KCMO
21 October 2025 | 3 replies
For a KCMO midterm rental, pick a safe, hospital‑adjacent or corporate corridor building, confirm 90‑day minimums are allowed, and underwrite with conservative 30‑day stays.