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Anton Ivanov How I built a portfolio of 35 rentals and $10k+ monthly cash flow
23 February 2024 | 387 replies
Attend Multifamily AP360 Virtual Summit 2022 
Dirk Steele Smartmove? Maybe not
4 September 2016 | 2 replies
because I have never used an online background check service like smart move I assumed that the process online would be virtually identical to the paper process that typical tenant would go through when renting any property.
Mark Elliott looking for the right HML
21 January 2017 | 1 reply
the necessary repairs are as follows:  water heater missing, furnace looks old. paint all rooms, new flooring needed in most rooms, ( something i can do myself), recondition kitchen, replace entry doors. the house already has a newer roof and newer vinyl siding, virtually no work necessary on the outside. given my rehab skills, nothing will need to be contracted out, so i am able to save a tremendous amount of money on the rehab, which is why the following rehab number is so low.
Stephanie Younger Contractors
15 September 2016 | 8 replies
@Stephanie Younger I am a national development director and have interviewed and screened literally hundreds of contractors for virtually any and all trades that you could possibly imagine.  
Ken P. Unit #25 under contract
21 March 2017 | 18 replies
Our total out-of-pocket costs will therefore be around $7,700 ($3,700 down + $4000 rehab).The numbers look like this: Rent $650 Loan payment $345 4 years @ 5% HOA $130 Insurance $13 Property taxes $67 Maintenance + CapEx $80 For new windows and HVAC Cash flow $15 During land contract Cash flow $361 After land contract Cash on Cash 56% After land contract ROI 48% During land contractAs the numbers show, there is virtually no cash flow during the 4 years the loan is being paid off, but the return on investment from principal pay down is almost 50% PER YEAR.  
Samantha N. Thoughts on My First Timer Plans?
6 September 2016 | 4 replies
I have virtually no issues with my tenants.
Jose Garcia Competing with Cash Buyers For Real Estate Investment
19 September 2018 | 13 replies
Miami is a tough market and virtually impossible to compete against cash buyers.
Brad Woodall How much to pay social media assistant?
30 November 2016 | 10 replies
You get a lot more bang for your buck in the Philippines or another country for good virtual assistants.
Anand S. New investor from San Diego
19 September 2016 | 32 replies
I do admit your entry point finance wise would be a significant challenge but there are virtually zero markets that have a better ROI than San Diego for buy and hold purchasers. 
Jason Krick First Deal!!! LLC, Commercial Loan and 401(k) Loan?!?!?!?
26 December 2016 | 19 replies
I say “Yep”.When the bank came back with the increase in EMD from $500 to $2500, I asked my agent if that was because they wanted to increase the likelihood that I would not walk.She said that she believed that was the case.So, I believe at this point, ensuring I close is more important than the sales price.Plus I already stated that $17,500 was best and final.So, I countered back at $17,500 with $2500 EMD.It was accepted.My lender couldn’t believe it.After closing, the bank and I discussed financing options.Since it ended up being all my cash for the purchase, we decided on a construction to permanent loan.We got an appraisal value for its as-is condition and it’s ARV.When analyzing the property, I tried to be conservative and used a $120,000 ARV.As-is condition came back at $60,000, and ARV came back at $145,000.Comps were had to come by, as this is a small, rural town and there hadn’t been many homes sold recently.The bank would ultimately lend me up to 75% of the ARV, or $101,000 in 4 draws.The loan would be interest only during the renovation, and convert to a mortgage when completed.The loan is 10 year fixed at 6.25% with a 25 year amortization.Projected costs: Electrical work--$5,300Renovations--$64,000Zoning Hearing for approval for conversion--$1,500Insurance, permits, property taxes, and other holding costs--$2000Total Budget--$73,800Renovation took just under 3 months, with virtually no surprises.The electrician came in at budget, and the renovations had $4,000 in overages.With the purchase price, loan costs, and renovations, I am right at $101,000.I also believe that if I chose to get a new appraisal, it would come in much higher, as since the first one, a few houses in the area have sold and would support a higher value.So here’s a quick run-down on the numbers:All-in price:$101,000Value:$145,000Income:$850/month x 2=$1700Monthly Expenses: Maintenance 10%:$170Capex 10%:$170Vacancy 5%:85Electric:$20Trash:$55Insurance:$100Property Taxes:$185.33Mortgage:$666.27Total:$1451.60Monthly Cashflow--$248.40Money in the deal—ZERO DOLLARSYes, I know that I did not account for property management in my numbers.The reason is that there is industry moving into the area, and higher paying jobs as well.I believe that rents will increase and support property management down the road, if I choose.If that doesn’t happen, well then I’m stuck managing forever or selling it at some point, but it is a risk I am willing to take at this point.Is this deal a home run?