Quote from @William Taylor: Quote from @Addy Chupa: Hi William,I ran some numbers using our tool, and I’ve included my thoughts below, along with two scenarios: one based on your exact assumptions and another with adjusted figures that I believe could make the deal work better.Observations on Your Numbers Utilities: Based on your calculations, it seems you’ve assumed the tenants will cover all utilities.

We have a single flat fee of $1,500 for all of our fees, including the appraisal/valuation.

In some areas certain provisions MUST be included in a lease.  

Your clients should focus on properties with significant equity potential and work with experienced contractors to stay within budget and timeline—especially with borrowed funds on the line.Avoiding Bad Deals - Encourage them to work with experienced agents, contractors, or mentors and always run multiple scenarios, including worst-case outcomes, to stress-test their numbers.Reserves - Advise your clients to keep a reserve fund separate from their loan for emergencies, unexpected expenses, or delays.

Once you become licensed you subject yourself to all the laws required of licensees, including the requirement of broker supervision.

Please advise.ThanksMelAllstate: They offer a range of property insurance options.Farmers Insurance: Known for providing various insurance policies, including for rental properties.Liberty Mutual: Has a presence in California and may be able to meet your needs.Nationwide: Offers property insurance and may have suitable policies.Good luck in finding the right coverage! 

I have 4 STRs including 2 for 25 years and I consulted the co-host for local cost estimates.  

Determine the most likely sales price of the build (factor in the cost of the land also) and include all selling costs to arrive at your net profit and ROI. 

Boot includes any cash retained or the difference if the replacement property is of lower value than the relinquished property.

The tax advantages of buying/holding gas stations are pretty great.Many of the components of gas stations including pumps, tanks, external parking areas, and other equipment are classified as either 5 or 15 year property so you can bonus depreciate a lot of it (minus the land value) and get significant deductions in year 1.With the 2025 bonus depreciation rate at 40%, a $1 million gas station acquisition could still lead to $100K+ in year 1 deductions depending on the specifics of your deal.