Proper planning can also improve your negotiating position in legal disputes and potentially lead to more favorable outcomes.To navigate these areas effectively, I strongly recommend working with qualified professionals, including a knowledgeable tax advisor who understands real estate and a seasoned asset protection attorney familiar with your specific goals and risk profile.

I know cold calling and postcards have worked for some people  So far as I know driving for dollars can be effective, especially looking for those distressed properties in your local area and cold calling or leaving postcards like you mentioned.

Combined ratio is equal to (Incurred Losses + Expenses) / Earned Premiums.Rate hikes and tighter underwriting had a real effect.

I want to know is it more cost effective or easier to purchase the property alone and put it in a mortgage in our name or purchase the LLC from him that holds the property within it.

On May 7, 2025, Governor Bob Ferguson signed HB 1217 into law, enacting statewide rent stabilization measures with immediate effect.

I wanted just 12-15% returns, but I didn't even stand a chance.Effective Interest Rate when including Bid Premiums Effective Interest Rate # of Parcels <0 147 0-0.01 27 0.01-0.02 94 0.02-0.03 252 0.03-0.04 592 0.04-0.05 613 0.05-0.06 247 0.06-0.07 81 0.07-0.08 44 0.08-0.09 56 0.09-0.1 43 0.1-0.11 28 0.11-0.12 10 0.12-0.13 16 0.13-0.14 10 0.14-0.15 12 0.15-0.16 7 0.16-0.17 12 0.17-0.18 17 0.18-0.19 10 0.19-0.2 261 Grand Total 2,579 Top 10 Bidders Bidder Id # of Parcels Total Cost Average Interest Rate 339 475 $ 11,356,743.79 5% 340 483 $ 5,091,556.81 5% 807 104 $ 5,039,338.98 7% 900 193 $ 4,850,247.31 4% 609 430 $ 4,734,374.50 4% 918 115 $ 3,873,364.51 3% 890 112 $ 3,105,298.64 4% 911 125 $ 3,065,210.49 3% 727 85 $ 1,665,088.82 7% 954 50 $ 1,526,072.12 11% -Kareem They're not bidding for the interest rate.

Could this realistically help filter leads and make our follow-ups more effective?

Drop ceilings aren't pleasing to the eye but are the cost effective way to go. 

In real estate, one document stands above the rest: the operating agreement.
It serves as the foundation for any partnership—outlining each person's roles, responsibilities, and how compensation is handled. A well-wr...

It's probably the most cost-effective way to gain equity right now with the lowest down.