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Ryan Washer Long Island New York meet up
26 January 2025 | 28 replies
Feel free to bring any question you have or ideas for topics you’d like to hear about, whether for novices or advanced investors.
Brandon Beatty Value Add Apartment Deal
28 January 2025 | 1 reply
Purchase price: $4,100,000 Cash invested: $2,000,000 79 unit value add apartment complex with roughly 800k in cap ex completed What made you interested in investing in this type of deal?
Garrett White Cashflow in a Competitive Markets
28 January 2025 | 0 replies
Purchase price: $245,000 Cash invested: $80,000 I served as the buyer's agent acquiring this property.
Felicia Vinces What makes a good seller financed deal?
28 January 2025 | 3 replies
Key Factors for a Good Seller-Financed DealCash Flow: Rental income should exceed monthly payments (PITI) by at least 1.25–1.5x.Purchase Price: Compare to ARV and market value for fair pricing and equity potential.Interest Rate: Aim for competitive rates; higher rates must still allow positive cash flow.Amortization/Balloon Terms: Favor longer amortization and align balloon payments with your exit strategy.Down Payment: Lower upfront costs reduce risk but should meet the seller's expectations.Flexibility: Seek no prepayment penalties and fair late-payment clauses.Property Condition: Ensure the property’s condition matches terms through inspections.Seller Motivation: Assess the seller’s willingness to negotiate favorable terms.Exit Strategy: Have a clear plan for refinancing or payoff at term end.Portfolio Fit: Ensure the deal aligns with your financial goals and risk tolerance.Vetting multiple deals and consulting professionals is crucial to making sound decisions.
Jon Ankenbauer Best Way To Transfer Land From a Family Member
28 January 2025 | 8 replies
Using seller financing allows your in-laws to spread their $217K capital gain over time, reducing their immediate tax burden and helping you conserve cash.
Chris Magistrado Remote Flipping, is it possible?
29 January 2025 | 10 replies
So its either all cash, findings those needle-in-a-haystack lenders, or would need to be some other creative structure
Kyle Reedstrom Downtown Fargo 12plex STR Conversion
28 January 2025 | 2 replies
Purchase price: $850,000 Cash invested: $335,000 Historic downtown Fargo property.
Jay Fayz House hacking as a student
28 January 2025 | 8 replies
My next question is what kind of cash do you have available? 
Evan Miller Entity Transfer - Loans
28 January 2025 | 4 replies
But it is very much applicable to single family rental and residential units simply by getting bridge financing and a post transfer cash out refi.
Michelle Wang Frustrated Massachusetts Landlord Seeking Advice on Dealing with Problematic Tenants
27 January 2025 | 13 replies
Most of the time, we resolve the situation in less than three months through cash-for-keys agreements, court mediation, or by creating enough pressure that the tenants decide to leave on thier own.We currently manage over 700+ units and flip about 20 multifamily properties a year, the majority of which have inherited tenant problems.