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Nick McBride Expenses and cash on cash return
20 October 2018 | 3 replies
@Nick McBrideFirst you have to determine what is your responsibilities of paying and what is the tenants responsibilities of paying.As a general rule - the landlord's expenses/allowance will include repairs/capital expenditures/vacancy/property taxes/mortgage interest/mortgage principal/etcDepending on the county - Water and Sewer can be included in property taxes and be the responsibility of the landlord.Items such as electricity/water/gas is up for negotiation to be paid by either the landlord or tenant depending on what is said in the lease.
Nik Moushon How do you decide if a large lot is worth putting an offer on?
25 October 2018 | 21 replies
The cost for roads, electric and gas lines come to around Y million Just a rough estimate. 
Allyson Edwards [Calc Review] Help me analyze this deal
22 October 2018 | 13 replies
Are there any discolorations anywhere on the ceiling from a water leak?
Account Closed Lease Purchase vs Renting Out
18 October 2018 | 7 replies
Leaks under the sink, tub, I want to be told about and I'll fix.  
Aaron W. Can I get out of a lease with my tenant letting a house foreclose
19 October 2018 | 5 replies
Water is leaking into the home and causing damages, possibly mold, so Aaron is working with contractors but they can't figure it out and stop the water.
Dom Chit Decreasing MF operating expenses
18 October 2018 | 5 replies
Tenants pay gas and electric.
Darrell Crosgrove Closing costs -- HOW MUCH???
20 October 2018 | 10 replies
Can you imagine going into a gas station with a sign out front saying gas was $2.59 a gallon, and when you went to pump the gas you first had to pay a $15.00 fee for using their pump, an $8.00 "lot fee" for parking you car in front of their pumps on their property, a $17.00 "roof" fee because there is an awning over the pumps, and a  $14.00 "snack bar" fee to cover the fact that should you feel the need for a cool refreshing beverage, you have the option of walking in and purchasing an Icee for $1.99?
Lindsey Thomspon HELP! Got the inspection back on our 1st property--stay or walk?
20 October 2018 | 29 replies
We got the inspection back today; the issues are as follows: mold beyond the surface mold we originally noticed when checking the house out, wood rot in left side floor, damaged roof joist, poor ventilation in the attic and mold, many of the chimney bricks are loose, standing water in crawlspace--potential mold, leaking shower and toilet leading to damaged floor/ceiling underneath, plumbing material issues, electrical not all properly grounded. 
Kristin Moore Best place to buy kitchen cabinets?
23 October 2018 | 3 replies
Just make sure you will not have any leaks under sink.  
Yonah Weiss Gas Station Depreciation (Say that 5 times fast!)
21 October 2018 | 3 replies
I had a great conversation with @Kay Kay Singh today about the depreciation of gas stations, and thought I would share some relevant information regarding the tax laws for the general benefit of the BP community.Gas Stations (or 'retail motor fuels outlets' as they're called by the IRS) are depreciated over 15 years, and not 39 years like almost all other commercial properties.If any one of the following three criteria are met: It is not larger than 1,400 square feet. 50% or more of the gross revenues generated from the property are derived from petroleum sales. 50% or more of the floor space in the property is devoted to petroleum marketing sales.Here is the link to the IRS publication on this subject where the above words were take from.