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Chris Core Everything needed to start, can't find a cash flowing property.
8 February 2025 | 13 replies
Deduct NEW property taxes after you buyDeduct home insurance costsDeduct maintenance percentage, typically 10%Deduct vacancy+tenant nonperformance percentage(we recommend 5% for Class A, 10% Class B, 20% Class C, good luck with Class D)Deduct whatever dollar/percentage of cashflow you wantNow, what you have left over is the amount for debt service.Enter it into a mortgage calculator, with current interest rate for an investment property, to determine your maximum mortgage amount.Divide the mortgage amount by either 75% or 80%, depending on the required down payment percentage - this is your tentative price to offer.If the property needs repairs, you'll want to deduct 110%-120% of the estimated repairs from this amount.Be sure to also research the ARV and make sure it's 10-20% higher than your tentative purchase price.As long as the ARV checks out, this is the purchase price to offer.It is probably significantly below the asking price.
Chris Gould How I made $966,071 virtual wholesaling last year
7 February 2025 | 13 replies
“Go check it out” she said.
Joe S. Anyone personally have feedback on pad split as a host
17 February 2025 | 10 replies
Many traditional banks won’t touch them, and even DSCR lenders will avoid them if the build out is done prior the securing long term debt. 
Rob Cassagne First STR Market Analysis
4 March 2025 | 12 replies
If you need assistance, please reach out and I can connect you with a realtor who really knows the area, regulations, etc. 
Ryan Johnston Should I sell or keep my long-term rental when it isn't cash flowing?? Please HELP
7 February 2025 | 22 replies
I would clear that out if you sell, keep a little to "stage" it.
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15 February 2025 | 7 replies
It will update your database weekly and clear out sold properties and much more.For follow up and appointment setting, I’m biased as I’m he owner, but hands down, RiverX AI has been a game changer for us and our clients.
Anthony Jentsch Cash Flowing Duplex
11 February 2025 | 0 replies
Refinanced in 2023 and cashed out $40,000 to reinvest○ Address -  Mount Laurel NJ. 05054○ Managed by a property manager.○ Purchase Date - 10-15-2020○ Purchase Price - $230,000○ Original CoC 4.8%○ Current CoC 15.04%○ Current Value - $400,000How did you finance this deal?
Ben Syzek New Investor Interested in Colorado Springs and Salt Lake City
6 February 2025 | 18 replies
We have two properties in SLC area and manage from out of state.
Juan Mendoza Does a room need to have closet to be considered a bedroom?
9 February 2025 | 32 replies
Two ways out in case of a fire is a must.  
Brian Jackson Most positive cash flow cities, tax friendly states, Landlord friendly states?
7 February 2025 | 41 replies
Just stay out of the higher crime areas of Memphis.