
15 September 2025 | 18 replies
there hasn't been a ton of discussion since it's a fairly newer concept let me know if you'd be interested in discussing further.

8 September 2025 | 6 replies
Local banks or credit unions are often better for creative lending, while bigger banks can make transactions and accounting simpler

15 September 2025 | 12 replies
Depending on your preferences and overall tax situation, it can sometimes be simpler to just pay the tax and move on with life, rather than force a deal.

4 October 2025 | 59 replies
Participants in the commercial real estate space could do themselves a lot of favors by forgetting entirely the concept of purchase cap rate.Cap rate has only one useful purpose--and that is to estimate the price in which the property may sell for at a later date.

17 September 2025 | 11 replies
This also leads owners to ASSUME simpler is better when it comes to management contracts.

29 September 2025 | 20 replies
JV LLC)TIC (each LLC on title for its %)Pro: Keeps the door open for each party to do its own 1031 exchange later.Pro: Cleaner “go-your-own-way” exits; each side owns real property directly.Con: More signatures/consents on financing; lenders often require both TIC owners to sign loan docs/guaranties.Single “propco” JV LLC (both parties are members)Pro: Simpler day-to-day ops (one entity on title, one bank account by default).Con: Membership interests generally don’t qualify for 1031 exchanges, which can pinch you at sale.If future 1031 flexibility matters to either of you, TIC is usually the better fit.

23 September 2025 | 15 replies
We put up signs suggesting opening the windows when using the fireplace for fresh air, but that whole concept scared the crap out of me.I found paper ashes and matches in the fireplaces when they had push-button start, so that also concerned me.I found what I think was melted marshmallow on the logs, so that concerned me.Long story short, I would go electric.

16 September 2025 | 12 replies
Similar concept, as a way to sell a property off instead of 1031 exchange and minimize tax obligation.

14 September 2025 | 20 replies
Many small-portfolio hosts stick with simpler, cheaper tools like Stessa, REI Hub, Ledgre, or Quicken.

18 September 2025 | 11 replies
If it passes, then dig deeper.Singles vs. multis: duplexes/3–4 units give scale with one roof/loan and cheaper living; singles are simpler to manage and easier to sell.