Some people use a number like 10% of the income, but many suggest itemizing your expenses over their lifespan is the most accurate.

I look at every single item in the pro forma and imagine that it is complete BS, and see if I can challenge it.

In addition, I was sent invoices via PayPal to pay for the course I never purchased anything from their website, not to mention, if you read through the terms and conditions there are many unlawful items.

Ybor has been up and coming for years, so much to do around great Cuban food, trolleys, new bars.

If you are expecting this person to go out and source the items and then place them in the unit that involves a lot of work, designer time, and designer energy.One way to get yourself on boarded with a designer would be to make some phone calls and see if they have openings for new clients as far as spending the time needed, because in our business time is money vs a family having their living room dining room and entry hall redecorated, where time is not probably of the essence.

As for value, a similar property down the street sold in the mid $800's in Q4 of 2023.Closed in December on a 6-plex in Berkeley with an in place 9 CAP, with 3rd party property management in place.I am in contract on a 4-plex in the Adams point area of Oakland, within walking distance to Whole Foods.

My thoughts are a fast food restaurant with a small apartment building on the other side. 

The food you eat WAY more than 1% net. 

i really want to leave this duplex in a solid position when i move out and rent it. i realize that things WIILL break but i just want to make sure the big ticket items are taken care of.

I'm sure Jay will have some feedback for you, but here is some food for thought, as well as some comments:We hope investors are not purchasing these "low down" properties only because they are low on their cash reserves.