It's expected and common for MTRs to have utilities included.

For example: Fannie Mae backs 25% of all single-family mortgage loans, including 1.4 million in 2024 alone and 21% of outstanding multifamily apartment mortgage debt (Fannie).

While I acknowledge that Long Island may not currently be the most optimal location for the BRRRR strategy, I am eagerly exploring opportunities in the tri-state area, including New Jersey, Pennsylvania (with particular interest in the Poconos), Connecticut, and beyond.

Note that the diagram doesn't consider tax implications—that's another important factor you'll need to include in your decision.

In my firm, you would probably pay around $3,500 for this tax preparation, including Form 3115.

If the landlord or their employee did the work themselves, they must include a description of the work, how long it took, and the hourly rate they charged.

Ensure your projected cash flow covers expenses, including higher insurance and management fees.If you have anymore questions, shoot me a DM or email!

I've included an example below to help illustrate this.So different lenders have different rates (which do vary even for DSCR loans) but these are factors they all consider.See example below:DSCR < 1Principal + Interest = $1,700Taxes = $350, Insurance = $100, Association Dues = $50Total PITIA = $2200Rent = $2000DSCR = Rent/PITIA = 2000/2200 = 0.91Since the DSCR is 0.91, we know the expenses are greater than the income of the property.DSCR >1Principal + Interest = $1,500Taxes = $250, Insurance = $100, Association Dues = $25Total PITIA = $1875 Rent = $2300DSCR = Rent/PITIA = 2300/1875 = 1.23If a purchase, you also generally need reserves / savings to show you have 3-6 month payments of PITIA (principal / interest (mortgage payment), property taxes and insurance and HOA (if applicable).

I would project, 6 months, so if there are holding costs $2,270 a month (not including utilities), with utilities in about $2750.00. $2750x6 months= $16,500..

Other options include the BRRRR strategy, which allows you to recycle your capital by refinancing after renovations, or partnering with an experienced investor to scale faster.