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Sara Conner Deal Analysis Help
11 July 2024 | 10 replies
Not allocating cap ex and maintenance because an item is not expected to fail soon is simply providing a misleading return estimate.  10% maintenance/cap ex ($132) is less than half of reality and maybe less than 1/3 of reality.  
Account Closed Does this Triplex make sense for my 1st deal? (WISDOM Wanted)
9 July 2024 | 1 reply
After including all of those line items it would be good to see $150-$200 per month per unit. 
Ade Akingbade First Time Landlord - Section 8
9 July 2024 | 2 replies
Alternatively, you may receive a counteroffer on the rent amount and be asked to either accept or deny.If you are unsure about the items needed for the initial inspection, I suggest asking the housing authority for a checklist.
Jamall Lynch CaPex Budgeting Costs
8 July 2024 | 20 replies
And what are some additional CAPEX items that I should be factoring in besides the roof and HVAC?
C Rutherford Running rentals alone---- Dealing with discouragement
10 July 2024 | 6 replies
I have big items backing up now like a garage roof tarped I can't afford to reshingle, a back fence falling apart at my own home, leaning trees that need taken out....
Liam Lee Do you need to pay the title fees again as seller after bough the house only a year?
9 July 2024 | 6 replies
If the title company is trying to put Buyer side items onto Seller side statement in this transaction, I would ask them why.As noted, things can change in a year, i.e. the whole buyer side commission thing with NAR, but in my state (Ohio), the customary fees typically don't change.  
Jennifer Wood 2 Part Question
9 July 2024 | 4 replies
While the units look to cash flow, for the next 5 years we plan on using that cash flow for any extra expenses over and above what we would forecast for the maintenance, repairs, and capex items for the properties since we already have W2 jobs we plan on keeping for at least the next 5 years. 
Sam Zawatsky Should I get new cabinets, toilets, etc?
10 July 2024 | 31 replies
It’s a dark mahogany color and should be a stock item.
Jamie Banks MTR Operations + Lessons Learned
10 July 2024 | 17 replies
Opening new items and assembling them.
Dan Gandee Do you buy flips on well and septic? WE LOVE THEM!
9 July 2024 | 2 replies
We gather all documentation into a Google Drive folder for potential buyers, including:Renovation details (brochures, warranty cards)Pre-listing inspection reportPre-listing appraisalWell system documentationSeptic system documentationSharing this folder with agents and on the MLS helps create transparency, leading to bidding wars and waived inspections, often resulting in offers over the list price and fewer repair concessions.By identifying properties that fit the rural buy box for entry-level to mid-priced buyers and tackling major expense items upfront, we remove risk from the transaction.