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Andrew Newcomb Zillow, Redfin, Realtor.com, other? best tool for finding real estate investments
13 February 2025 | 15 replies
you just input the address and it import the information which has bedrooms, bathrooms, and square footage. just be careful with the insurance and property tax data.
Marc Zak Cost burden of appreciation
5 February 2025 | 5 replies
Maintenance/cap ex, insurance, if a rental PM, bookkeeping, misc.The fact you have a loan means 1) leverage 2) equity pay down.In addition, there are tax benefits.So I will do some rough underwriting as an OO non-rental at 95% LTV (because FHA has some undesired consequences that make the 1.5% difference in LTV worth avoiding the FHA).equity paydown: 20% (using OP interest rate at 95% LTV and not counting closing costs). 
Matthew McCarty Started out, need advice. Already have one property and have 100K in the bank.
28 January 2025 | 6 replies
I actually like them because the homeowners' association (HOA) usually covers most of the insurance, and there is very little maintenance required.
Dennis Gallagher Stolen HVAC during rehab
18 February 2025 | 1 reply
Should the builder file a claim under his own builders policy insurance license?
Suzy Farman How do you market your rental property insurance companies directly for temporary?
21 January 2025 | 1 reply
@Suzy FarmanHere’s what’s worked for me:Leverage Airbnb/VRBO: Many insurance companies use these platforms via third-party services.
Delfin Fernandez Dog Liability advice
8 February 2025 | 10 replies
D.FCheck with your insurer, and adjust accordingly.
Jerome Boudreaux Beginner looking for advice
23 February 2025 | 18 replies
Life Insurance covers everything 
Jayna Kinnamon Creating Inv Opp docs - are these options considered reasonable and appealing?
13 February 2025 | 0 replies
MM$ projects with 25% ROI monthly payouts - payback with 25% ROI within 5 years Invest and payback gets you 100% vested in 50% of MM life insurance policy Invest and reinvest (partner) gets you 100% vested in 100% of MM life insurance policy
Bernie Margulies Experience with resident benefits? Anybody else exploring it?
12 February 2025 | 12 replies
Quote from @Josh Jung: surprised you haven't heard of RBP. it's like a mix of services you can offer to your tenants like renters insurance, virtual concierge, etc So the property manager/landlord pays for their renters insurance, and filters?  
Tiana Lazard My home is officially cash flowing!
13 February 2025 | 22 replies
Cash flow is defined as the money left over after paying for all expenses, including setting aside a certain amount to cover projected expenses like maintenance, vacancies, or capital expenditures.EXAMPLE:Property Price: $250,000Down Payment (25%): $62,500Loan Amount: $187,500Interest Rate: 6.5%Loan Term: 30 yearsMonthly Mortgage Payment: $1,185Monthly ExpensesMortgage Payment: $1,185Property Taxes: $250Insurance: $100Maintenance (10% of rent): $250Vacancy and CapEx (20% of rent): $500Rental IncomeMonthly Rent: $2,500Total Expenses: $2,285Cash FlowNet Cash Flow: $215 per month 💰However, there are many other factors to consider.