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Bonnie Jones Owner Financing and Real Estate Laws in Texas
4 May 2020 | 7 replies
You can do 1 deal a year on your own without any help on the back of a bar napkin if you'd like. 
Suman Choudhury Landlord tenant issues
29 August 2018 | 6 replies
They will not accept things such as flushable wipes, personal wipes, baby wipes, paper diapers, sanitary napkins, tampons, wads of toilet paper, dental floss, balls of hair, paper towels, newspapers, grease, oil, table scraps, bones, clothing, rags, sand, dirt, rocks, or children’s toys.
Saintfleur Joseph Florida Fix and Flip System
12 October 2021 | 1 reply
This may or may not be an avenue in your market.The 70% rule is NOT a rule, it is a simple guideline for a quick back of the napkin analysis.
Jeremy Grubaugh Palm Springs short term rental... good idea?
4 May 2019 | 2 replies
My back of napkin math is beginning to suggest it may not be a great investment BUT it really comes down to how much these properties rent for on average and occupancy... well, I guess and what sets one apart from another to promote return STR tenants :) We’re here now by the way.
Tejas Shah Self Storage - how does it work !!
22 March 2023 | 9 replies
For back of a napkin approach, I take the existing monthly income, x12 and take 40% exp ratio to get a NOI.
Roc Pilon Ultimate guide and checklist to lead generation
5 July 2015 | 7 replies
Ideal bird dogs are Mailmen, Delivery workers, pool cleaners, garbage men (Sorry their not a sanitary engineer unless they have a degree in engineering), and anyone else who drives through neighborhoods for a living. 
Tina Lee I got a court date for my violation
17 November 2023 | 3 replies
The Sanitary Inspector shall determine whetherthe said receptacles are badly broken or otherwise fail to meet therequirements of this section.C.Receptacles of refuse shall not be set out for collection, exceptduring hours of the day or days scheduled for collection of refuse, orthe evening before, and not before 8:00 p.m. of said evening.D.Receptacles shall be conveniently located on the premises for thestorage of refuse and maintained in such a manner as to prevent thecreation of a nuisance or a menace to public health.E.All refuse, garbage, combustible waste and noncombustible waste pickedup from any commercial enterprise by a private entity engaged in thebusiness of collecting and removing garbage from commercialenterprises shall be completed on the day scheduled for pickup betweenthe hours of 12:00 midnight to 7:00 a.m.
Brandon Smith Trouble Finding Comps in Dallas and Fort Worth
26 November 2023 | 7 replies
Software's cool too, but its still just a tool & a tool is only as good as the guy using it.Put in a lot of wiggle room on your numbers (conservative underwriting)Don't forget your holding costs, builders  risk insurance, taxes, utilities, security etcThis is all cocktail napkin stuff I'm giving you, you'll figure it out more.Don't overbuild but do be very detail oriented, neutral colors, VERY clean.
Jonathan Smith Business Plan Template
30 November 2023 | 1 reply
Go to McDonalds--bring an ink pen.Buy a small coffee--sugar and cream as you like.Grab a handful of napkins.Start sipping the coffee, and writing ideas that come to you on the napkins.Take a break.Hand write on lined paper (or put into an email) the points from the napkins, with filler sentences about each one.Maybe include a link if you think it helps.Then when you've made it financially--you can say you wrote your business plan on a napkin.Good Luck!
Laura Casner Cash flow Cap X, repairs, and maintenance - suggested percentages of 10% realistic?
1 December 2023 | 8 replies
These rules are "back of a napkin" place to start and adjust accordingly.