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24 January 2025 | 36 replies
You can probably beat $2000/year insurance, but the management fee should be 10%, you need to factor in turnover too and 5% is probably not enough for both maintenance and turnover and I assume you added it, but you didn't mention property taxes (which have been terrible in Jackson County lately since Frank White decided to jack them through the roof).
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5 January 2025 | 7 replies
I’ll also amortize large items like roof over 20 yrs, and then add $100/mo/unit for general repairs.
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7 January 2025 | 4 replies
Outside we had trees taken down that were going to cause major future problems with the roof, gutters and the view.
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31 December 2024 | 0 replies
Purchased for $69,000, it needed a full rehab, including a new roof, plumbing, and modern updates inside and out.
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31 December 2024 | 0 replies
Purchased for $69,000, I tackled everything from a new roof to interior updates, transforming it into a move-in-ready home.After months of surprises (and a few headaches), I sold the property for $145,000.
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4 January 2025 | 25 replies
Prices are through the roof, Insurance cost have skyrocketed, maintenance cost are up a lot, taxes.
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31 December 2024 | 0 replies
From a leaky roof to a backyard jungle, it was a crash course in problem-solving and patience.I bought it for $145,000, powered through the chaos with a hard money loan, and sold it for $180,000.
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3 January 2025 | 45 replies
I never go off of a flat percentage on anything, I analyze the costs to get to a specific return I target and analyze the risk that is involved. 70% may be an initial metric to see if it is even worth pursuing, but every deal should be evaluated independently based on costs, time and risk involved.
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4 January 2025 | 4 replies
For example, if you are buying in an area that is in are 1980s and above, you might run into a roof that is tile and the paper under the tile needs to be replaced the day you close.
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2 January 2025 | 4 replies
I like good neighborhoods, with sloped tile roofs, stucco siding, built in the last 20 years. 90% of Las Vegas SMF checks none of these boxes.