16 November 2025 | 21 replies
You need to do an inspection before they leave and after they leave to determine if you can charge them for damages.Problem #2: Who is responsible for rent if 2 move out.Problem #3: Who is responsible for damages if 2 move out?
18 November 2025 | 1 reply
Still, uncertainty looms large: the absence of market data leaves policymakers navigating blind, while mixed signals from Fed officials suggest internal debate over the appropriate pace of policy adjustment.Inflation Concerns: Price Stability Takes PriorityInflation seems to be presenting itself as the bigger issue over the other side of the Fed's dual mandate-- employment.
25 November 2025 | 4 replies
As long as you’re an owner-occupant, the seller can leave their VA entitlement behind.✅ The arbitrage is massive — sometimes thousands in monthly savings just from getting a lower rate.Now, the catch:You’ll likely need to cover the difference between the sale price and the remaining loan balance (that’s your “buy-in”).
4 December 2025 | 2 replies
For example, I would look at deals that…- Use fixed, long-term debt- Use lenders that are not operators- Use lenders that leave the loan on their balance sheet- Locations that are truly landlord friendly, low crime, limited new supply, no rent control, etc.- Cashflow Day 1- Partners…make sure you have the ability to remove a partner- Clearly understand tax impacts such as bonus depreciation, recapture, negative capital accounts
4 December 2025 | 4 replies
The risk isn’t just leaving money on the table it’s also having a study that won’t hold up if it’s ever reviewed.For properties of this size, a professional study usually pays for itself in accelerated depreciation.
4 December 2025 | 20 replies
My opinion, you should just do your DD and leave the lease in place.
21 November 2025 | 6 replies
Quote from @Chad Labrecque: My name is Chad and I'm looking to grow my real-estate portfolio to be able to leave my 9-5 and build something for my kids.
3 December 2025 | 11 replies
Run the deal two ways: with 20% down and with FHA 3.5% downA lot of people automatically default to 20% down because “that’s what investors do,” but since you’re living in the property, you might be leaving money on the table.With FHA 3.5% down:You keep more cash in the bank (liquidity is king when house hacking).Your payment will be higher, but because you have multiple income streams, your out-of-pocket housing cost could be lower than with 20%.FHA will also let you use rental income to help with qualification.On a ~$340K purchase, 20% down is $68,000.FHA 3.5% down is only $11,900.You could literally keep $56,000+ in your pocket to fund your next property or reserves.3.
1 December 2025 | 24 replies
That’s where you can leave money on the table.If your goal is to build long-term wealth and save on taxes, strategies like BRRRR or small multifamily often give you more control.
30 November 2025 | 5 replies
This year we had a 10 year tenant and an 11 year tenant leave only because we sold the properties.