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John Christodoulakis
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  • Valparaiso, IN
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Buying a property for the first time

John Christodoulakis
  • Rental Property Investor
  • Valparaiso, IN
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I am looking at buying my first property, but before I pull the trigger I want to make sure that I check and ask all my questions. Is there any suggestions anyone has on what I should be asking? Ive got questions like who pays for utilities, if there is any water damage, if there's lead paint. Stuff like that. 

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    Brent Coombs
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    Originally posted by @John Christodoulakis:

    I haven't looked at any sold comps, the expected rent is 1450 per month and offering price is 70k. I think its a good deal and the house is in a good shape

    Meets the (pro forma) "2% Rule", but, sold comps research is a must

    eg. What if $60k sales are common? How is $70k then a "good deal"? Cheers...

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