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Edson Cruz [Calc Review] Help me analyze this deal
10 March 2020 | 4 replies
Talk with a local insurance agent.What about lawn care and snow removal?
Robert Ferrar Deal Analysis: Multi-Family (Easton, PA)
11 March 2020 | 9 replies
What are the numbers you are using for taxes, insurance, maintenance and CAPEX, utilities, administrative fees, and other miscellaneous expenses such as snow removal, rental registration fees and inspections, and CPA / LLC filing fees? 
David Nacco Mobile Home Park Investors, Where do I Start?!
2 April 2020 | 7 replies
The “key” elements of the transaction are explored first and usually, the most intensively.The buyer should provide the seller a comprehensive disclosure statement and include a term in the purchase agreement that obligates the seller to return the document within 5 days of acceptance.Professionals are hired to complete Phase 1, 2 & 3 reports that identify potential or existing environmental contamination and all other elements of elements that are difficult for the buyer to effectively evaluate.Financial Checklist3 years profit & loss statementsRent roll with space number, name of resident, move-in date, renter or owner occupied, number of occupants, monthly rent, additional charges, current balance due and any relevant notes about the residentList of capital expenditures for the last 3 years3 years of tax returns12 months of bank statementsCurrent accounts receivable statementList of park owned home including copies of “rent to own” or sales contractsCopy of all current insurance policies, binders and premiumsSpreadsheet detailing who pays all utilities including water, sewer, gas, electric, trash, cable, etc…For all utilities and charge backs, formulas, calculations and meter readings for the past 12 months3 years of utility billsProperty tax bills for the last 2-3 yearsCurrent staffing list including position, wages, job descriptionsCopies of any contracts that will transfer to buyer including laundry, trash, phone, equipment, etc…Dates and amounts of the last 3 rent increasesSigned rules and leases for each residentNames and contact information of professional service providers including lawyers, accountants, engineers, insurance brokers, inspectors, appraisers, realtors/brokers, etc…Physical ChecklistSpreadsheet for utilities that details age, composition, capacity, physical locations, etc…Any drawings or maps of the park and infrastructure including lot sizesSewer plant or septic system repair and maintenance recordsWater well tests and compliance recordsDisclosure from seller of current or recent problems with infrastructure including buildings, water, sewer/septic, gas, electric, etc…Names and contact information of contractors including plumbers, tree surgeons, electricians, gas inspectors, septic companies, roto-rooter services, etc…Locale ChecklistProfile local housing market:“Stick-built” – current foreclosure rate, months of available inventory, median home price, average rent per month, vacancy rateApartments – average rent per month, vacancy rate, prevalence of move-in specials…MHPs Comps – average monthly charges (rent, utilities, etc…), vacancy rate, # of homes for sale, etc…Profile local economy including population, major employers, unemployment rate and trendsCopies of city, county and state permits, licenses or certificates of occupancyCheck zoning for recent or pending changes to target property and adjacent parcelsCheck for known environmental issues with target property, adjacent parcels or in the communityCheck for major development or construction projects in the communityReview existing surveys or environmental reportsConsider geographic factors including elevation, annual snow fall, rain fall, proximity to bodies of water, etc…Disclosure from seller of current or recent lawsuits, regulatory or compliance issues, fines, fees, etc…
John Umunna [Calc Review] Good buy for a house hack?
11 March 2020 | 2 replies
Repairs may even be higher since the house is going to see a lot more wear and tear than normal.You include water/sewer, but what about electric, gas, internet/cable, lawn care, and snow removal?
Samantha P. Is it okay to ask my tenant to cut the grass?
7 June 2020 | 27 replies
I don't cut the gross nor remove the snow
Megan Brooks Tenant turnover. How do you know they'll actually leave?
4 June 2020 | 14 replies
You are in Nj, I’m in Pa. we can get a significant amount of snow.
Kuriakos Mellos Contingenet on my 1st out of state BRRR property in WI- help! ;-)
7 June 2020 | 7 replies
Where do you even put the lawn mower and snow blower?
Kian Ong Quick evaluation Rental Yield
8 June 2020 | 1 reply
Here are the typical expenses to consider: Tax, Insurance, Utilities(Electric, Water, Sewer, garbage, gas), HOA, Lawn/Snow, Vacancy, Repairs, CapEx, PropertyManagement, Mortgage
Ethan McRae Feedback on my analysis
9 June 2020 | 7 replies
Always include Management, even if you plan to self-manage at first.What about lawn care, snow removal, and admin/professional fees?
Eddie D Estrada Introduction from Asheville, NC! Eddie Estrada
12 June 2020 | 12 replies
I remember your name on last year's scouting report when we waited out the snow to play you guys in MN.