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Luke Rusten Is it worth paying a premium for favorable terms?
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.
Avery Moore Are there other ways to purchase Investment Properties?
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. 
Tanya Maslach Getting an LLC?
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. 
Matthew Freese Tax Deduction Rollover Into Next Year
9 October 2024 | 5 replies
Save yourself the time and energy and reach out to local accountants
Frankie Paterno What areas are currently cashflowing
12 October 2024 | 25 replies
Be sure to take property taxes into account too - there's a huge difference across the country. 
Hieu Bui Estimating rehab cost for a duplex
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.
Marc Shin Homeowners insurance for an STR
8 October 2024 | 8 replies
Just be sure you actually keep the LLC and rental property separate and don't commingle any assets/accounting.
Nicole S. Avoid Northpoint Property management in Ohio!
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.
Becca Pariser Contacting an owner with an unhelpful agent (On Market)
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. 
Patrick C. Numbers/ excel spread sheet
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.