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Happily take the appreciation if it happens but don't want to rely on it too much.

Your lender will probably require a certain amount of cash reserves so it would be wise also to look into lenders who might lend to you -- and get to know their requirements.Ultimately your expansion ability is going to hinge on your ability to borrow money, which to a part relies on how much down payment you can get.Just my 2 cents.

I understand that pricing can vary from one tax professional to another, and I honestly expected $1,000 up to $1,600, but I had to scrape my Jaw off of the floor when I opened the email with my invoice to see that it was $3,000!

Quotes vary based on credit scores, points and other factors.The lower rates haven't quite had a foothold in the market yet, meaning active buyers don't have much competition...yet. 

Plus, you can easily keep an eye on your investment without needing to rely entirely on a property manager.Make Money When You Buy: This is key.

For us it varies by market but in our primary market 15% plus a small monthly fee to help cover software costs etc if it's a lower gross property.That's full service, host doesn't have to worry about anything and can forget the property even exists if they want to.We do have tiered services where it's 10% (w/ no or lower monthly fee) if the owner wants us to only do one side of it (either manage bookings but not guests/cleanings/maintenance, or vice versa).25-30% used to be more normal but that's legacy pricing now, for a couple of reasons.1) Of course margins are much thinner for owners now that revenue has generally come down across the board from the peak, while home prices and interest rates have risen alongside that.2) Probably even more important, a simple supply/demand equation, particular to the case of increased supply. 

Explain that you acted in good faith, relying on their inspection and approval.- Consider reimbursing the new owner: While not ideal, paying the $6k might be the most cost-effective solution to protect the contractor's license and your reputation.- Learn for future projects: This experience underscores the importance of thorough inspections, even on recently installed systems.- Check statute of limitations: Depending on your state, there might be a time limit on claims related to construction defects.As a hard money lender specializing in fix and flip deals, I've seen similar situations arise.

I have the same question and have found answers to vary quite a bit

We just sold a 40 unit complex with similar numbers for $10M or $242,000 per door. https://www.costar.com/article/184572665/multifamily-propert...Construction Cost per Square FootThe cost to build an apartment in Oregon varies depending on the type of construction and location.