Tom Evans
Does a shared well agreement prohibit STR usage?
8 December 2024 | 4 replies
The agreement stipulates:"The owners agree, that no water shall be used for commercial purpose, but only for their private domestic use including vegetable gardens and livestock maintenance."
Marcus Auerbach
Mortgage rates going up. Is the market expecting inflation?
24 December 2024 | 25 replies
Risk of future inflation, and projections of gross domestic product.
Brady Morgan
Securities Based Lending for Low Interest Rate
17 January 2025 | 19 replies
the unfinished basements have plumbing in place for drains and egress windows.
Eric Lopez
Estimating Operating Expenses
19 December 2024 | 3 replies
For example, ask about typical costs for HVAC repairs, plumbing issues, or roof work.- Use Historical Data: If the seller has accurate financials, their expense data can be invaluable.
Kevin Duong
Considerations for house hacking with pets
11 December 2024 | 6 replies
To my knowledge, there are no city ordinances prohibiting domesticated animals but you can always contact the City.
Hermes Kanaris
Wanna be a surgeon? Dissect this deal with me.
30 December 2024 | 14 replies
Let’s break it down with the 70% rule to see if it’s investor-friendly:ARV: $190,000 (taking the middle of $180K-$200K)70% of ARV: $190,000 * 0.7 = $133,000Minus Estimated Repairs:Roof: $20,000AC: $4,000Additional repairs (general estimate for a property needing updates, say flooring, paint, minor plumbing): $10,000-$15,000Total Repairs: approx. $35,000Max Buy Price for Investor: $133,000 - $35,000 - $10,000 (wholesale fee) = $88,000Since you’re getting it for $91,000, you’re close, but to make it irresistible, consider negotiating the purchase price down a bit further.
Mindy Jensen
Contractors: If I Buy Materials, Do You Still Need a Downpayment?
31 December 2024 | 66 replies
It's understandable that unexpected things arise sometimes, especially when you're opening up walls or dealing with older electric or plumbing.
Catherine Javier
Keep, refinance or sell?
18 December 2024 | 15 replies
We also had just a recent problem with plumbing due to tree roots.
Daniel Reed
Strategies for Transitioning to Multifamily Properties with Positive Cash Flow?
25 December 2024 | 11 replies
If one or more units are vacant, the remaining units often don’t provide enough cash flow to cover expenses, making it harder to meet operating costs.Maintenance costs: A fourplex comes with four times the appliances, plumbing, HVAC systems, and other components to maintain, leading to significantly higher repair and maintenance expenses than single-family homes.If you want to see the detailed calculation, read this BP blog - More Units Doesn’t Mean More Money—Why a Single-Family Home Can Beat a Fourplex.Resale value: Multi-family properties have a limited buyer pool—mainly investors—who base their offers on CAP rates.