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Don M. First time with new construction: Cape Coral, FL
5 February 2025 | 205 replies
or now your deal will become overall negative every month?
Nicole Graziano Tax's: negative income made on flips
3 January 2025 | 4 replies
If both houses were sold in 2024 then the loss will negate the profit from my understanding.
Jordyn Ohs How much is to much leverage?
16 January 2025 | 6 replies
@Jordyn Ohsnot enough info to helpbut if you're using a HELOC for the down payment AND getting a loan, then you're probably negative cash flow given that's 100% leveragei would never do that unless i were going to refinance in the short term
Nick Henry Appreciation or Cash Flow Focus When Starting Out
3 February 2025 | 32 replies
Recognize buying rent ready units have very thin margins and most properties purchased off the mls will have negative cash flow.  
Byoung Bae First time REI out of state investor
19 February 2025 | 32 replies
Also, focus on 2 years of job/income stability.Class D Properties:Cashflow vs Appreciation: Typically, all cashflow with little, maybe even negative, relative rent & value appreciationVacancy Est: 20%+ should be used to cover nonpayment, evictions & damages.Tenant Pool: majority will have FICO scores under 560 (almost 30% probability of default), little to no good tradelines, lots of collections & chargeoffs, recent evictions.
Don Konipol What Does it Take to Achieve the Dream of Full Time Real Estate Investor?
20 January 2025 | 1 reply
As the investor gains experience, they are not only able to more successfully foresee the “bumps” along the way, able to handle recessions, temporary negative cash flow, unforeseen capital expenditures without panicking, but will also recognize the opportunities necessary to turn a loss into a break even.
Brett Coultas New member introduction and host financial question
21 January 2025 | 8 replies
Also, focus on 2 years of job/income stability.Class D Properties:Cashflow vs Appreciation: Typically, all cashflow with little, maybe even negative, relative rent & value appreciationVacancy Est: 20%+ should be used to cover nonpayment, evictions & damages.Tenant Pool: majority will have FICO scores under 560 (almost 30% probability of default), little to no good tradelines, lots of collections & chargeoffs, recent evictions.
Michael Deering Buying Rentals in Japan
25 January 2025 | 15 replies
This may come off negative, although it's not meant to be. 
Daniel Hartz Trying to refi out of a bridge loan on a SFR with tenant
15 January 2025 | 10 replies
My bridge rate is 10% and results in a $1,500/month PITI payment.The negative cash flow stings but is worth it for the equity.
LaTonya Clark Lender- 40 year loans
20 January 2025 | 31 replies
This would help you get going.You might be able to make these a  little nicer and force appreciation and a little higher rent.Either way rents will go up over time and the mortgage with remain constant.Maybe even make one unit a STR which could see higher income.I'd be ok with break even or a little bit negative on a Quad given you have 4 properties in one.If you're only breaking even you still have depreciation and other tax write off to help you out.I usually make people 3 offers.