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Prem S. Feedback on 2025 STR loophole execution
21 November 2025 | 7 replies
You’re definitely looking in the right direction, but there are a few tripwires to be aware of.For the STR strategy to work this year, the property has to (1) be placed in service in 2025 (furnished, available and actually listed for rent), (2) qualify as a short-term rental for tax purposes (average stay under 7 days, or under 30 with substantial services), and (3) meet one of the material participation tests (for most W-2 folks that’s usually 100+ hours and no one else, including cleaners/PM, doing more than you). 
Joshua Koeppendoerfer New investor learning the ropes
25 November 2025 | 19 replies
First off thank you for your service and welcome to the investing side.
Michael Santeusanio What DSCR ratio do you personally consider ‘safe’?
21 November 2025 | 5 replies
Quote from @Quinton Brown: 👉 1.10–1.15 DSCR — The Minimalists@Quinton Brown Sorry, I was asking @Michael Santeusanio more about the components of "Debt Service".
Stephen Macknik Property Shark staff unreliable
18 November 2025 | 0 replies
are their other similar services that are just as good (especially helpful to me is the find-out-who-is-behind-the-LLC feature).
Sebastian Lim Can I really get wealthy?
25 November 2025 | 2 replies
Take the extra time you are saving from investing in stocks over RE and look into creating/buying/owning a business - ideally a service based business. 
Michael Carbonare PPI Inflation Bounces Back
25 November 2025 | 0 replies
Wholesale inflation is spiking again, driven by surging food, energy, goods and services prices.
Ron Henderson Locating quality syndications
15 November 2025 | 8 replies
Quote from @Jeff Hamann: For finding new investments, if you're an accredited investor I'd suggest looking up GP-LP Match, run by Aleksey Chernobelskiy (he does a lot of LP advising services, he launched this free matching service late last year and I've heard good things though I haven't used it myself).Thanks for this recommendation!
Michael Santeusanio For BRRRR Investors — What’s Your Ideal LTV?
25 November 2025 | 1 reply
.• 75% LTV — The “industry standard” for BRRRR refinances.This tends to be the sweet spot where:– You recover enough capital to recycle into the next project– Debt service stays manageable– Cashflow remains positive even with today’s higher rate environmentA lot of Triad investors settle here because the rents usually support it.• 80% LTV — Only works when the rehab is tight and the ARV is rock solid.You can pull more cash out, but:– DSCR compresses fast– Cashflow can get thin– Appraisal risk becomes much higherMost investors only go this high on lighter rehabs or when the numbers are extremely predictable.In short:70% = safest,75% = most common,80% = possible but narrow.Always interested to see what other markets are trending, but these are the ranges that consistently work for BRRRR investors here.
Audrey C. Property Manager Fee structure
25 November 2025 | 6 replies
The turnover inspection cost seems a little strange, but it's not unheard of to not include inspections in their initial services
Hiren Patani Owner/Seller Financing- Need advice
16 November 2025 | 2 replies
Hello,Is there any webiste or service provider which can be used to check the credit score of the buyer?