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Sadrud-Din Williams Can You Do Real Estate All By YOURSELF?
9 August 2018 | 4 replies
Many times these include underestimating Renovation Costs (Rehab Cost) especially worse if unexpected issues arise, improperly running the comps (Comparables) to determine the After Repair Value (ARV), or overlooking the (Holding Costs) that are paid monthly until the property is sold.
Kelly Iannone Wood Frame House in Florida - Yay or Nay
20 November 2018 | 14 replies
The delight regarding a wood frame house is that you can usually buy it cheaper than concrete block.
Ash Townsend 10% increase so chronic late-paying renters will move California
12 August 2018 | 13 replies
Also, it's been my experience that a tenant that pays late that much is living paycheck to paycheck and is just one unexpected bill (i.e. car repair, medical bill, etc) away from not paying rent at all. 
Leo Koonan Milwaukee, WI rental market ?
14 August 2018 | 3 replies
When prices are so low you need to be super diligent upfront as an unexpected capital expense can tank all your profits. 
David Vesta Is this Wholesale Overkill?
17 August 2018 | 3 replies
I want to know from other investors, especially ones that work with wholesalers, if what I am planning on providing investors is overkill.Once I have a signed PSA, I plan on:paying for a title check (to make sure the title doesn't have any unexpected liens)scheduling a home inspectionhaving a general contractor provide a renovation estimate (labor & materials) for both a fix-n-flip and a rental renovationAn ARV appraisalI am planning on compiling all of this information, along with a copy of the PSA, a full RentFax report, pictures of the property, and a video walk-thru into an "investor packet" that will be emailed to my investor list.
John Vu How to Get Good Cash on Cash ROI (CCR)
5 March 2019 | 42 replies
Last month I had an unexpected replacement of sewer lateral $6500 and new HVAC of $4100. 
Dean Smith Self Directed IRA and short term rentals? any suggestions?
3 March 2019 | 7 replies
As with anything, you'll find people successful with it and some that are not successful - the factors above are what is important.Since you are using an IRA, make sure you have enough reserve funds in there to handle up front expenses or unexpected repairs.
Ben Ashburn Received an Inheritance and Don’t Know How to Use It
7 March 2019 | 11 replies
An emergency fund is vital, so set some funds aside for maintenance and unexpected issues. 
Account Closed Bought, rehab, holding
5 March 2019 | 2 replies
Were there any unexpected costs during rehab?
Rick Howell How to Avoid 4 Common Rehab Mistakes
5 March 2019 | 0 replies
They build in extra padding, so the unexpected does not derail the entire project.When creating your budget, make a room-by-room outline of work needed and estimated costs.