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Chris Core Everything needed to start, can't find a cash flowing property.
7 February 2025 | 11 replies
Deduct NEW property taxes after you buyDeduct home insurance costsDeduct maintenance percentage, typically 10%Deduct vacancy+tenant nonperformance percentage(we recommend 5% for Class A, 10% Class B, 20% Class C, good luck with Class D)Deduct whatever dollar/percentage of cashflow you wantNow, what you have left over is the amount for debt service.Enter it into a mortgage calculator, with current interest rate for an investment property, to determine your maximum mortgage amount.Divide the mortgage amount by either 75% or 80%, depending on the required down payment percentage - this is your tentative price to offer.If the property needs repairs, you'll want to deduct 110%-120% of the estimated repairs from this amount.Be sure to also research the ARV and make sure it's 10-20% higher than your tentative purchase price.As long as the ARV checks out, this is the purchase price to offer.It is probably significantly below the asking price.
Paul Zofsak Property Management company coordinating with neighbors
7 February 2025 | 3 replies
The management company has replied that they don't coordinate with neighbors and just want me to cover the cost of all the repairs
Leroy Fryer You just had to do it!
2 February 2025 | 0 replies
I’ve had to step out of my comfort zone and do a lot of the repairs myself.
Dylan Webb Sub to deal SFH
31 January 2025 | 0 replies
Repairs were $25,000.
Jeremy Jong [Jersey City] Short-Term Rental Inspection: Pass/fail based on home's condition?
6 February 2025 | 3 replies
Personally, I wouldn't open up a home that isn't in good repair, from a liability standpoint if nothing else.
Ben Fernandez Overcoming Setbacks: Renovating a Challenging MLS Property for Profit
5 February 2025 | 0 replies
Despite facing setbacks, including a year-long renovation process, I tackled the repairs, improved the interiors, and addressed all concerns.
Mark S. preREO - First Mortgage Secured by Vacant Property
24 January 2025 | 42 replies
This would typically include legal fees, the receiver's fees and costs, and the repair costs. 
Angel Perez Can I get a loan for a property uninhabitable?
24 January 2025 | 12 replies
Hello I found a property that needs 100k in repairs and was wondering if I could get a loan for an uninhabitable house or should I do sellers financing and finance the repairs?
Agatha Simmons Advice for newbie. Evicting Sec8 tenant
28 January 2025 | 16 replies
It was also difficult to assess the heating situation after repairs since tenant refused to provide key to access unit for repairs and/emergencies, citing “privacy and safety” concerns.
Jeffrey Bourque Found a Deal but Not Sure
27 January 2025 | 7 replies
Quote from @Jeffrey Bourque: Hello All, I am new and this is my first attempt at purchasing a property with the intent to create monthly cash flow.The property: Triplex Listed at $140,000 - Total monthly rent income $2,150 - Tenants want to stay and are all willing to sign new leases for 3 years - 8 beds 5 baths and 3,500sqft livable space on a 4,800sqft lot - Heat and electric paid by tenants and water trash paid by owner $180 month - I have managed to talk the selling price down to $105,000 with a kick of $10,000 for closing and commissions so $115,000 all in - Building is in fairly good shape according to pictures and questions but have not done a inspection yet - some general maintenance repairs are needed according to the seller but nothing that seems to bother the tenants. - Taxes are on the higher side at $6,000 yearMy Numbers: $115,000 putting 20% of my money $23,000 and finance the rest with total expense of $1,834Monthly expense numbers: Future Maintenance 13% $273 - Vacancy 5% $105 - Property Insurance 5% $105 - Property Taxes 23% $500 - Property management 10% $215 - Office/Travel/Legal 4% $84 - Mortgage 26% $552 - Monthly Cash Flow - $316 per month or $3,792 per year so Cash on Cash = 17%I think this looks like it is a deal worth doing and I also believe I can bump the total rent up by $50 each tenant which I think make it even better.