10 October 2024 | 7 replies
My calculations are based on 2 sets of numbers - the numbers the seller has provided, and my own calculations accounting for 5% for vacancy, 5% for repair, 5% for capex, 10% for property management and actual costs for property tax/insurance.I am trying to decide if this deal is worth pursuing or if I should walk away due to the premium on the homes.

8 October 2024 | 10 replies
It will also make year end accounting and reconciliation so much easier and showing your assets vs liabilities for future lenders - whether traditional or hard money.

8 October 2024 | 10 replies
However I recommend speaking with your accountant/tax advisor before making this determination as this may differ depending on the individual and their objectives.

9 October 2024 | 5 replies
Save yourself the time and energy and reach out to local accountants.

12 October 2024 | 25 replies
Be sure to take property taxes into account too - there's a huge difference across the country.

11 October 2024 | 26 replies
Sometimes 5-10% is safe but if it’s your first deal you want to bump that up more unless you have cushion in your numbers or in your own bank account.

8 October 2024 | 8 replies
Just be sure you actually keep the LLC and rental property separate and don't commingle any assets/accounting.

6 October 2024 | 15 replies
Do not expect them to be proactive in their communication when it comes to renewing leases or anything else.There have been 3 instances where accounting has messed up on my account resulting in more than or less than the normal amount being deposited into my bank account.

9 October 2024 | 12 replies
Take into account the probable opportunity cost to the seller of being unable to deploy the proceeds where he will, and the seller is even further in the hole.Like I said, contradiction in terms.

7 October 2024 | 9 replies
I would definitely tailor the worksheet for your own calculations; for example, I added a "capex" percentage to the sheet as part of expenses I want to account for.