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Laura Sawicki AirBNB Fees - Total Revenue VS Fees
5 October 2024 | 15 replies
There are several types of fees on Airbnb specifically: -Airbnb service fee, cleaning fee, extra guest fee, pet fee, security deposit, VAT (if applicable), and local taxes. 
Lea Ramirez How to Get a Loan for a House to Rent Out Rooms When Unemployed with $90k Saved?
7 October 2024 | 3 replies
A DSCR loan (Debt Service Coverage Ratio) is another option that offers low rates, as these loans are based on the potential rental income of the property, However they are for investment properties only.
Kristi Miller Has anyone started a STR cleaning company (or PM company)?
8 October 2024 | 14 replies
Many of them were listing their services on  https://pro.aroundwire.com/, and preferred to avoid working for an agency or company.I’m not sure how you guys are building a monopoly in such an unpopulated area, but keep up the good work.
Landon Lehmann How to leverage my person residence
5 October 2024 | 7 replies
For a $300,000 property, this could be $6,000 to $15,000.Mortgage on Rental Property:Loan Amount: $240,000 (assuming 80% financed at 4% interest over 30 years).Monthly Payment: Approximately $1,145.Other Expenses:Property Taxes: Estimated at 1.5% of property value annually ($4,500).Insurance: Estimated at $1,500 annually.Maintenance: Estimated at 1% of property value annually ($3,000).Property Management Fees: Assuming 10% of monthly rental income ($2,400 annually if rent is $2,000 per month).Vacancy and Turnover Costs: 5% of annual rental income ($1,200).Total Initial Investment and Annual Operating ExpensesInitial Investment:Total Borrowed from Equity: $150,000Down Payment for Rental Property: $60,000Closing Costs for Rental Property: $10,500 (average)Total Initial Cash Outlay: $70,500 (initial investment from equity) + $10,500 (closing costs)Annual Operating Expenses:Property Taxes: $4,500Insurance: $1,500Maintenance: $3,000Property Management Fees: $2,400Vacancy and Turnover Costs: $1,200Total Operating Expenses: $12,600 annuallyExpected ReturnRental Income:Assuming $2,000 per month, annual rental income = $24,000.Net Operating Income (NOI):Annual Rental Income: $24,000Minus Annual Operating Expenses: $12,600NOI: $11,400Debt Service:Mortgage Payment on Rental Property: $1,145 monthly, $13,740 annually.Total Debt Service: $13,740 (rental property) + $8,592 (equity loan) = $22,332 annually.Net Cash Flow:NOI: $11,400Minus Debt Service: $22,332Net Cash Flow: -$10,932 annually (negative cash flow initially due to high debt service).Cash-on-Cash ReturnInitial Cash Investment: $70,500Net Cash Flow (first year): -$10,932Cash-on-Cash Return: Not applicable initially due to negative cash flow.Long-Term Appreciation and AdjustmentsProperty Appreciation:Assuming a 3% annual appreciation, the property value could increase by $9,000 annually.Rent Increases:Assuming a 2% annual rent increase, rental income will rise, improving cash flow. 
Jay Hinrichs Wholesaling assignments and double closes are now illegal in South Carolina
5 October 2024 | 19 replies
And the quality of their services.. not all closers are created equal
Jodi-Ann Birch Need Recommendation for property manager in Flint
4 October 2024 | 4 replies
Owners mistakenly ASSUME all PMCs offer the exact SAME SERVICES and PERFORM those services EXACTLY THE SAME WAY, so price is the only differentiator – so, they often select the first PMC they call or that calls them back!
Rong Liu Anybody uses OneRent Property Management (bay area)
7 October 2024 | 35 replies
I've been managing places for my aunt up here and in SoCal for about a year now and personally believe that how often a tenant asks for fixes is more based around their personality than anything else.Take my opinion with a grain of salt as I've never used a PM service so don't have any data to actually compare.
Bo Goebel Property Manager/Realtor in Columbus, GA
4 October 2024 | 5 replies
Owners mistakenly ASSUME all PMCs offer the exact SAME SERVICES and PERFORM those services EXACTLY THE SAME WAY, so price is the only differentiator – so, they often select the first PMC they call or that calls them back!
Sanjida Rabbani Property management company
4 October 2024 | 5 replies
Owners mistakenly ASSUME all PMCs offer the exact SAME SERVICES and PERFORM those services EXACTLY THE SAME WAY, so price is the only differentiator – so, they often select the first PMC they call or that calls them back!
Robert Johnson New in the area and trying to meet other REIs
5 October 2024 | 1 reply
Over the last year I have built up a strong Home Repairs business (Eastern NC Home Repairs) that services New Bern, Greenville, Jacksonville, Morehead City, Kinston, and Havelock.