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Shai Buki Return on Investments
26 April 2015 | 4 replies
In simple business terms, it depends on opportunity cost.I think that the universal "apples to apples" comparison is rooted in CAP rate (see other discussions for more explanation of CAP rate, or PM me and I'll vector you in to one).  
Ernad D. Guideline for analyzing properties
4 May 2015 | 3 replies
It's not super pretty, and it has been a work in progress for a while now, but the thing I really like is I know how it's working so if I need to add a variable later, I can.COC (Cash-on-Cash) return is something I use to evaluate a deal compared to other deals, using my financing assuptions.Whereas CAP rate allows you to compare apples to apples in terms of multiple investors and multiple properties, COC allows you to measurably compare your specific financing to multiple properties.In other words, COC allows you to evaluate the return on your actual cash you're going to invest.You find COC with the following simplified equation:RENT - EXPENSES(Taxes, Insurance, Repairs, Utilities, Vacancy...etc) - DEBT SERVICE = COCHope this helps!
Jeb Brilliant Any suggestions for an insurance agent in Indianapolis?
2 May 2015 | 11 replies
and generally mid west shops are cheaper than west coast.. just make sure you compare apples to apples.. and get what you need.1. wind and hail2. what happens when my property is vacant for two months or more3. vandalism and theft.. what happens and whats the deductible when someone steals my condenser unit or breaks in and steals all my appliances water heater and copper.those types of things you want to know up front as your buying in a area that will that any of the above could happen to you...
Babe Savage looking for properties that are NOT on MLS Listings
29 June 2015 | 9 replies
There are many good and honest wholesalers, but with every industry, there are also some "bad apples".  
Account Closed Car Magents Don't Work
30 June 2015 | 7 replies
Account Closed I tried car magnets--about the same size as a bandit sign.  
Zac Ammons Appraisals before and after construction
7 May 2015 | 3 replies
You also need to make sure you are comparing apples to apples.
Account Closed Do Investor like Wholesalers
21 August 2015 | 20 replies
Apple?
Craig Norris Contents of Direct Mail Campaigns
18 September 2015 | 5 replies
Business cards are a good options as well as magnetic business cards.
Isabella Lee Do you consider to invest in Thailand after recent incidents?
23 October 2015 | 4 replies
The constant civil unrest from political conflict sees buildings being reduced to rubble every few years.I remember going there in 2011 and being shocked by the fact that several huge buildings no longer existed due to recent bombings.Bangkok is a pulsating and expanding city which has great magnetism to foreigners from around the world.
Bernie Germani Attn: LA/Orange County RE Investors
21 August 2015 | 0 replies
You will have everything you will need for a quick decision, which will include an appraisal, if not appraisal, a BPO, and if not a BPO real comps that are apples to apples, contractors estimates, pictures, videos, and escrow instructions.Regards,Bernie Germani