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All Forum Posts by: Eliu Rosario

Eliu Rosario has started 8 posts and replied 26 times.

Post: MTR and ALE

Eliu RosarioPosted
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Quote from @Nicole Heasley Beitenman:
Quote from @Eliu Rosario:
Quote from @Andrew Bosco:

For MTR - look up the same property for LTR rates and  multiply it by 30%. That's the expected area of pricing. Price could be a factor and so could demand. If you're vacant more than two months - then one of those factors is off. 


 Hi Andrew, 

I feel that at 30%, I would just break even with ALE.  LTR properties would need to be furnished by ALE and Utilities would also have to be covered.  I feel that convenience, furnishing, utilities and maintenance should amount to more than 30% of LTR properties.  Maybe I am wrong. 


 So what are comparable homes renting for in the MTR space in your market?


 Hi Nicole, 

There is an entire home 2br max of 4 listed on airbnb for 6k per month.

1 br home max of 3 listed for $2,400 per month. 

1 br home max of 2 listed for $2,775 per month. 

on Zillow, one 3br 2.5 bath listed for 3k unfurnished and no utilities.

Currently, I Have 2 potential MTR clients looking to rent the place for 6 months to a year.  One client is asking to rent for 3k a month and another for 3.5k per month, possibly a one-year lease.

I have asked to have them fill out the Zillow application for verification of income and background check, but they have not filled out the application yet.

I am also giving the client who is willing to pay $3.5K Per month the option to book online with Airbnb, as opposed to filling out the Zillow application, to add a layer of protection.  

I may ask my lawyer to draw up a contract with added protection from long-term leases. (not sure if this will be overly done, but I have read here that is definitely necessary.)

I would like to secure one of these for the month of August.  I know we are in the month of June and it's early enough to commit to a client in the next 2 months but playing my cards to have the better client book now and plan ahead.  

Thank you for the questions.

Eliu

Post: MTR and ALE

Eliu RosarioPosted
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Quote from @Jamie Banks:

Congrats on getting contacted by ALE. I took a course hosted by Dr. Rachel Gainsbrugh who specializes in working with insurance companies. She shared that there are calculations behind what the insurance companies will pay. There are several factors included in the family's decision: 1. If the property is comparable to their current home. ALE finds a home with X number of bedrooms in a certain area but it's ultimately up to the family which home they feel most comfortable in. 2. Security deposit plays a huge factor. The security deposit is paid by the family not the insurance company. The family is likely in a crisis and may not have a few thousand dollars to spend on an unexpected security deposit. Consider lowering your security deposit to make it more affordable for families. 

Have you tried asking the ALE Solutions relocation specialist for feedback on why the family went with another property? I've done that a few times and was told my property was too small for the family as it was a 2 BR and the family currently had a 3 BR. It took some following up to get a reply but I would give it a try if you haven't already!


 Yes, thank you for the good tips.  I will certainly follow up with the relocation specialist.

Post: MTR and ALE

Eliu RosarioPosted
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Quote from @Andrew Bosco:

For MTR - look up the same property for LTR rates and  multiply it by 30%. That's the expected area of pricing. Price could be a factor and so could demand. If you're vacant more than two months - then one of those factors is off. 


 Hi Andrew, 

I feel that at 30%, I would just break even with ALE.  LTR properties would need to be furnished by ALE and Utilities would also have to be covered.  I feel that convenience, furnishing, utilities and maintenance should amount to more than 30% of LTR properties.  Maybe I am wrong. 

Post: MTR and ALE

Eliu RosarioPosted
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Hello all, 

I have a home in Hudson Valley, NY. I have my property listed on Zillow, Airbnb, and Furnished Finders and have been contacted by ALE twice.  I have submitted the screening questions and set my rental at $5,800 per month with one month of security.  In the second request from ALE, I set my rental to $8,000 due to family size and taking into account that summer days will consume more electricity.

In both instances, the family "found another home".  I am not sure if the price is a factor in not getting the contract or other factors.  

Factors I take into account in pricing my rental. (besides covering my mortgage, utilities, and maintenance)

1. Very low inventory of furnished homes at the time of request.

2. Season (summer)

3. Family size

I am not sure if I am missing anything.  I expressed that my goal is to build a relationship with the relocation specialist and ALE. 

Thank you all for your input in advance. 

Eliu

Included are some pictures of the place. 

Quote from @Kyle Mccaw:

@Malik R. 

These mid-term rental make GREAT money. I had one this year that an insurance company paid me $30,000 for 4 months. The house was all bills paid and furnished by me. Unfurnished, it would typically rent for ~$1,200/month.  

yes many insurance companies have departments that source housing. But most often they contract with a 3rd party. They are difficult to find and contact. Can you imagine the number calls they would get? We keep a list of these agents so we can reach out to them to stay front of mind. 


 How is the rent determined in cases like these?  Is there a formula for how much you charge or do they give you a fixed rate?  

Post: Mid term rental

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Hi all,

I have a request for a family of 6 requesting a 1-year lease due to a fire. What should I look for in terms of protecting my investment? For example, renters insurance from the family or insurance company. I have a lawyer that will draw up a lease as well. Should we do a 6-month lease with the option to extend? I am just looking to keep my options open.

Post: Wholesale without a contract

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I spoke to my lawyer and he asked me if would take it a step further to find violations with the buildings department or leans with the title company.  How far into it do you guys take it? 

Post: Wholesale without a contract

Eliu RosarioPosted
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Thank you for replying.  That helps a lot.   I am asking my R.E. if he is able to work with me on Contracting these properties.   Looking to see what I am liable for if I am unable to find funding. 

Post: Wholesale without a contract

Eliu RosarioPosted
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Originally posted by @Kyle J.:

If you don’t have the properties under contract, what exactly are you presenting to the investor? If you’re just telling them an address, there’s not much value in that, in my opinion. 

I am not exactly giving them the address.   I actually did the leg work of viewing the properties, took videos, pictures of exterior and exterior to have an estimate of rehab.  I also did research of comp and rental potential.  

I should have been more detailed. I used the brrr calculator to also present ROI and Cap %.

Post: Wholesale without a contract

Eliu RosarioPosted
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Hi BP family,

New to Wholeselling here. I have two properties that I am presenting to an investor, however, I don't have a contract on the place yet. Investor seems trustworthy, would it be safe to present the properties without a contract? What is the normal charging fee for wholesale properties?

Thanks