You should allocate your costs between the physical structure (Section 1250 property) and items such as appliances, cabinets, toilets, landscaping, shrubs, etc (called Section 1245 property).

2) How much time needs to be allocated to effectively manage a property of this size?

cause i see that u obviously do more than one at a time We allocated a specific amount to the business at the start, and keep all the profits in the business.

Because of a rate of growth ordinance being in effect, I had to borrow forward all of the allocations for the next 15 years.

If you're borrowing hard money, you need to allocate anther $15-18K into your deal.

Even if you find a good deal, that is, one where you can allocate 50% of the rent to expenses and have a little left, the amount of cash generated by the property is modest.

Citi will also allocate a minimum $1,000 to borrowers to assist with relocation.While a worthy thought, is it just delaying a flood of REO’s into later this year, around the same time we expect a wave of Option ARM recasts which are very likely short sale or REO candidates???

How does the HOME STAR program allocate funds?

Although, to be extra safe maybe I will allocate 5k towards a realtor fee and adjust my max offer price.

The amount paid out from escrow just has to be higher than the amount that the lender had allocated to be collected to pay out ...Think this way.