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Cristian Fahey Personal Investor Assistant
24 October 2025 | 2 replies
If you continue working as a tax accountant for the big four in the Boston area, you will likely make $100,000 in a few years.If you want better hours, look to work for a small firm(less than 25 people) and you will likely work 40 hours a week most of the year and 55 hours for like 2-3 months.If you work as an assistant, you will likely make close to minimum wage. 
Mary Pastoral Guests smoked in non smoking house
24 November 2025 | 10 replies
In addition, some people are very sensitive of smoke odors and the odor could result in a bad review.if you do not have a deposit, contact the OTA and see what they are willing to do to assist with your remediation costs.  
Charles Kennedy Anyone else here active in note investing?
30 November 2025 | 9 replies
Due diligence we built systems and network to assist us to get it done faster along with networking with other experienced investors regularly. 
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23 November 2025 | 0 replies
I would love to connect with y’all and be of any assistance I can.
Erik Estrada Rocket Mortgage offering DSCR Loans
25 November 2025 | 15 replies
A lot of huge players are entering this space now, so it will be interesting to see how the next 6 months will play out. 
Parker Eberhard Senior Housing REITs
20 November 2025 | 9 replies
I am more specifically relating to assisted living, which is a form of senior housing, or are you referring to over 55+ communities? 
Jimmy Mozingo [Calc Review] Help me analyze this deal
28 November 2025 | 3 replies
Jimmy, I really hope my analysis check up really helps you a bit, I sent you a DM on BP... it's one of the reasons I do this, I hope you can assist.
Mak K. Commercial Warehouse - 5000 SF- Cost- Development cost
24 November 2025 | 3 replies
Mak, I am in the Houston market and can assist you with construction costs.
Shaun Lorentz Heloans who has the best
29 November 2025 | 4 replies
PM if you and i will be happy to assist.
Gregory Kohler House Hack Deal Analysis – Two Houses on One Lot in Waterford, CT (Need Feedback)
18 November 2025 | 1 reply
Here’s the listing:--> https://www.zillow.com/homedetails/398-402-Boston-Post-Rd-Wa... price: $350,000My plan:Live in the smaller homeRent the larger home immediately (after light cosmetic work)Use FHA (3.5% down) + CHFA (down payment assistance)Reduce my personal housing cost as much as possibleSlowly fix my unit over timeBuild equity and eventually refinance to help fund a future businessNUMBERSPurchase Price Target:Offer target: $260,000Expected seller counter: $275,000–$300,000Currently listed at: $350,000FINANCING (FHA + CHFA)FHA 3.5% downDown payment covered by CHFA assistance programEstimated interest rate: ~6.5–7%MONTHLY PAYMENT ESTIMATES (P&I + Taxes + Insurance)At $275,000 purchase:Mortgage (P&I): ~$1,775Taxes: ~$420Insurance: ~$150--> Estimated Total: ~$2,350/monthAt $300,000 purchase:Mortgage (P&I): ~$1,940Taxes: ~$420Insurance: ~$150--> Estimated Total: ~$2,510/monthRENTAL INCOME ESTIMATE (Big House)Based on local comps:Low: $1,700/monthTypical: $1,800–$1,950/monthStrong (clean/paint/update): $2,000–$2,100/monthMY OUT-OF-POCKET HOUSING COST AFTER RENTIf I rent the big house at $1,900/month:At $275k: ~$450/monthAt $300k: ~$610/monthIf I rent at $2,000/month:At $275k: ~$350/monthAt $300k: ~$510/month(I currently pay $0 in rent living with family, so my goal is to keep my costs low while building equity.)REHAB ESTIMATESBig House (rent-ready):Cleaning + paint + small fixes: $1,000–$3,500Optional cosmetic upgrades: $2,000–$5,000Small House (my unit):Cosmetic repairs only: $500–$3,000Optional improvements (done slowly): $2,000–$7,000Major systems (worst-case ranges):Roof: $8k–$12kBoiler: $4k–$8kElectrical panel: $1,500–$4,000Plumbing repairs: $500–$2,000 typical(Inspection will tell me more.)CASH NEEDED TO CLOSEWith CHFA:Down payment: $0 out of pocketClosing costs: varies, but often reducedExpected out-of-pocket: $1,400–$1,800Inspection: $400–$600Appraisal: $500–$700MY FINANCIAL POSITION(To give you context for risk tolerance)Income: $5,000–$6,000/monthMonthly bills: ~$2,600Emergency fund: $10,000Credit: 717Access to 0% APR business credit card (likely $8k–$12k limit)Currently pay $0 rent (living with family)MY QUESTIONS FOR THE COMMUNITY1.)