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Hector Bermudez Would you Lease or Not to Lease?
13 June 2024 | 16 replies
Hello BP,I am looking for some opinions on whether I should lease to an applicant or not.
Kathy Tran Rental licenses question!!
13 June 2024 | 4 replies
In some instances you can still obtain a rental license, in other instances you need to submit a new use permit application, obtain a refusal and then seek the variance.
Jake Brooks How do you screen your tenants?
12 June 2024 | 3 replies
We’re one ofthe few property managers that require W-2’s and a bank statement and we go way beyond the traditional, “income must =3x rent” qualifier.Below is more information about what our Applications Department does to screen applicants and find the best tenantspossible for your property.Required InfoWe require the following from each applicant over the age of 18, that is not a dependent of anotherapplicant (as evidenced on a tax return):Copy of acceptable state picture IDRecent YTD paystubRecent W-2Recent Bank Statement, all pages, no info blacked outRecent tax return if self-employedApplicants are often slow about turning this information in, asking us why we need it and then takingseveral days to submit.
Cory J Thornton Is the need for affordable housing creating new markets?
18 June 2024 | 83 replies
When you listen to Jensen Huang they are pushing internally for AI applications in almost every part of their operations, not only R&D.
Lisa Rodriguez Best Property Management Software?
14 June 2024 | 13 replies
Do one task at a time in each app so you can compare apples to apples.Load a property with pictures and details.Market that property.See what your marketing looks like from the public's perspective.Submit a fake application to see how easy the process is.
Chelsea Yanc True Rookie Landlord
13 June 2024 | 3 replies
This is a great website that should definitely be utilized.Electronic Locks / Lockbox - Day 1, I have a handyman set up electronic locks on the front and back of the property and set up a lockbox on the premises for contractors.Welcome Letter - Day 1, I provide the welcome letter going over the new ownership and any other applicable information.
Eric Samuels Should I rent one of my units to one of my closest friends?
12 June 2024 | 20 replies
The first unit needs a little work but I think I could rent for $1000/month in general and that is what I told my friend I would rent to him at.He hasn't submitted an application because he told me he's trying pay off some overdue parking tickets and just wants to be in a better financial spot before committing.
Joshua Nuss New Invester - Reading for a couple of years, ready to take the next step
14 June 2024 | 10 replies
For a $300,000 property, this could be $6,000 to $15,000.Mortgage on Rental Property:Loan Amount: $240,000 (assuming 80% financed at 4% interest over 30 years).Monthly Payment: Approximately $1,145.Other Expenses:Property Taxes: Estimated at 1.5% of property value annually ($4,500).Insurance: Estimated at $1,500 annually.Maintenance: Estimated at 1% of property value annually ($3,000).Property Management Fees: Assuming 10% of monthly rental income ($2,400 annually if rent is $2,000 per month).Vacancy and Turnover Costs: Estimated at 5% of annual rental income ($1,200).Total Initial Investment and Annual Operating ExpensesInitial Investment:Total Borrowed from Equity: $150,000Down Payment for Rental Property: $60,000Closing Costs for Rental Property: $10,500 (average)Total Initial Cash Outlay: $70,500 (initial investment from equity) + $10,500 (closing costs)Annual Operating Expenses:Property Taxes: $4,500Insurance: $1,500Maintenance: $3,000Property Management Fees: $2,400Vacancy and Turnover Costs: $1,200Total Operating Expenses: $12,600 annuallyExpected ReturnRental Income:Assuming $2,000 per month, annual rental income = $24,000.Net Operating Income (NOI):Annual Rental Income: $24,000Minus Annual Operating Expenses: $12,600NOI: $11,400Debt Service:Mortgage Payment on Rental Property: $1,145 per month, $13,740 annually.Total Debt Service: $13,740 (rental property) + $8,592 (equity loan) = $22,332 annually.Net Cash Flow:NOI: $11,400Minus Debt Service: $22,332Net Cash Flow: -$10,932 annually (negative cash flow initially due to high debt service).Cash-on-Cash ReturnInitial Cash Investment: $70,500Net Cash Flow (first year): -$10,932Cash-on-Cash Return: Not applicable initially due to negative cash flow.Long-Term Appreciation and AdjustmentsProperty Appreciation:Assuming a 3% annual appreciation, the property value could increase by $9,000 annually.Rent Increases:Assuming a 2% annual rent increase, rental income will rise, improving cash flow over time.
Tyler Gilpin Lending on multiple properties at once
12 June 2024 | 7 replies
Is your DSCR ratio greater than 1-meaning are you cash flowing (according to the lender's criteria of mortgage, property taxes and insurance (and HOA) if applicable).
Nate Marshall AI for Real Estate Investors and Databases
12 June 2024 | 4 replies
Instead I'd focus on building an application that allows people to easily search the database.