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24 January 2025 | 6 replies
I still have plenty time left saving but when the time comes I’ll either be looking into conventional loans, or some type of remodel loan to pay for the repairs of the property I am looking to fix up, because as far as I’ve seen so far it’s hard to find a good deal starting out unless you buy it as discounted as possible and put some sweat equity into it, let me know your thoughts on that ur possible.
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16 January 2025 | 38 replies
Looking over your numbers I'm surprised a couple of them are so low - mortgage expenses, repairs and capital expenses.
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21 January 2025 | 3 replies
., plumbing, window replacements, and sheetrock repairs), but it still needs work to get the vacant units ready to rent.It’s located in a neighborhood with a higher crime rate but also near major highways and areas with rental demand (e.g., downtown Fort Worth and Texas Christian University).My Goal:I’m focused on cash flow, and this property seems like it could work if I can stabilize it.
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22 January 2025 | 9 replies
Roof repairs, broken this, broken that.
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21 January 2025 | 6 replies
Remember to save some money for capital repairs.
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5 February 2025 | 205 replies
There are still a ton of roofs with blue tarps needing repair/replacement and some debris sitting curbside.
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17 January 2025 | 4 replies
@Gene PanicciaManagement fees vary, but it's not uncommon for a PM to charge fees for managing tenant-paid utilities or coordinating repairs.
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18 January 2025 | 21 replies
It's a good practice to overestimate costs and underestimate after-repair values (ARV) to keep your expectations realistic.
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28 January 2025 | 11 replies
The best thing about a new build is the capital expenses and maintenance and repairs will be minimal for many years.
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23 January 2025 | 5 replies
For flips, calculate the after-repair value (ARV) and subtract purchase, rehab, holding, and selling costs.Pay attention to location, rental demand, and the property’s condition.