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Armando Carrera Do I (we) need a financial advisor?
15 November 2025 | 19 replies
Wouldn’t be opposed  
Jonathan Blanco Tax for Investors' Earnings
14 November 2025 | 12 replies
Then I'd just be explicit that they're getting x% return as opposed to a profit split 
Katlynn Teague Lesson Learned - NEVER buy a Mid Renovation Flip
5 November 2025 | 8 replies
The exterior was painted, new windows were installed, and the roof was completed. 
Vladimir Lukyanov What are the most important SOPs?
5 November 2025 | 9 replies
Track patterns, not one-offs .Maintenance triageLife-safety and habitability = immediate.Nuisance items batched into one visit to save trip fees; set boundaries for light bulbs, loose handles, squeaky doors .HVAC filters and tune-ups on cadence with photo proof; replace only when failure or at turn unless risk dictates .Turn standardScope template: paint touch-up, flooring repair, caulk, deep clean, locks rekey, curb appeal.Do big upgrades at vacancy, not with tenants in place, unless safety or leakage forces it .PM accountabilityExpectations doc: response times, approval limits, photo receipts, monthly owner update.Calendar check-ins: delinquency on the 6th, vacancy every Friday, turns twice weekly until listed .Biggest time sinks and how to cut themBack-and-forth on minor work orders: batch and set thresholds; teach PM what’s urgent vs optional .Chasing updates: standardize touchpoints and require proof-in-photos for work done .Overpricing vacancies: use ranges, listen to PM’s on-the-ground read, and choose speed over squeezing the last bit on your first units .Quick wins when inquiries slowPhoto order: lead with the best exterior at golden hour, then kitchen, bath, best room.Price bracket tweak: drop to just under a common search filter and add a move-in credit line in the first sentence.First 5 photos tell the whole story: light, clean, and your three sell points up front.Your next movePick one property.
Jordan Craig How would you finance this?
27 October 2025 | 6 replies
If from the time you buy it until the time you refinance it is more than 6 months, then you can likely use the new appraised value for the DSCR as opposed to the amount you paid for it (plus renovation costs).
Rob Tara Changing Title from Personal Name to LLC in Texas….Options to Avoid Loan Acceleratio
29 October 2025 | 3 replies
Holding any asset in an entity as opposed to personally MAY limit potential liability solely to that entity and not expose other personal assets.  
Tony Mbuthia Garage Conversion / 1 bedroom / ADU
27 October 2025 | 12 replies
This may involve cutting through the exterior walls and installing new openings.8.
Tabitha Grant Training for Fix and Flips
7 November 2025 | 24 replies
Thank you, yea I think im going to try and go the "meetup" route and maybe meet some people that are actally doing flips as opposed to talking to people that are making their money selling mentorships!
Marc Shin Looking at STR but it's near a busy road
12 November 2025 | 14 replies
The dust from the car tires constantly made the home exterior dirty.So, too much dirt and too much noise; I would pass!
Lane Baker Cost segregation study/bonus depreciation question
12 November 2025 | 14 replies
Here’s the 30,000-ft view:What cost seg actually doesA study breaks the property into buckets — 5-, 7-, 15-year stuff (carpet, cabinets, certain exterior, land improvements) vs the 27.5-year building.