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Zach Logan Does price actually matter? 400k vs 100k
6 April 2025 | 13 replies
I know when I was looking at places, I got a less expensive place that was more of a student type rental given its location and the other option I was thinking of what maybe 75% more ($130K vs $225K), fast forward almost 10 years and the $225K is now selling at $325K while the $130K at $150K.Diversifying-if you can get two good homes instead of one fancy home, get two. 
Michael Plaks How to test your CPA's technical competence
5 April 2025 | 10 replies
I don't do anything fancy, but I had a heckova time finding a CPA that could follow what I doI buy using Subject To and Land Contracts and I do a Sandwhich Lease Option depending on the property and the state and I sell to Tenant Buyers on a Lease Option (or Land Contract if Texas).
Alexa S. Tenant won't pay utilities- housing choice voucher DC
6 April 2025 | 20 replies
The government provides $197 per month for utilities and the tenant routinely runs far over this, averaging about $200 per month more than this.
Kyle Michael cost segregation
8 April 2025 | 40 replies
By the way, we’re getting really fancy with taxes here.Jason:Right.
Paul Merriwether Has anyone heard of Scott Jelinek and his Slow Flip strategy?
4 April 2025 | 36 replies
I have to tell you, if you give something a name all of a sudden it is some fancy, proprietary type of thing that everyone wants to do.
Benjamin Blunt How do you find Off-Market Properties?
2 April 2025 | 29 replies
. - Also a method I used before but needed more follow up from me was working with Bird Dogs, basically if you know someone who works in uber, mail carriers etc... some would be willing to locate couple distressed properties while going on their normal routine and send you the pics and address to check them up yourself.Finally If you can spare a little more going with an agency that can pull a  targeted list and do the cold calling for you and you close the deal yourself would be your best bet.
Will Gaston Nearing 1,000 College Student Tenants: Here's what I've Learned
5 April 2025 | 310 replies
Spoiler alert: These are a routine occurrence with emotional 18-22 year olds.Thats no Joke... 
Gp G. capex or opex
26 March 2025 | 4 replies
Renovations that are longer term type renovations like roof, HVAC, windows, and other major systems and renovations are typically CapEx, where as routine maintenance and repairs are typically OpEx.
Kyle Vogeler Biggest Challenges with Syndications
27 March 2025 | 3 replies
Constant communication with the lender and/or mortgage broker, submitting documents in a timely fashion, and routinely getting updated underwriting checklists can help to streamline this process.As a new syndicator, the single most valuable team member you have is your sponsor/key principal. 
Rishabh C. Round Rock v/s Leander - Where to Buy?
25 March 2025 | 2 replies
Is it worth to compromise for big and fancy home to get in a better school district from an investment point of view or Leander might get better over years.