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Sarah Larbi Costa Rica
11 January 2025 | 49 replies
Generally, homes closer to the water are more expensive.  
John Friendas $280,000 house that rents for $2,500 Worth Buying?
5 January 2025 | 7 replies
I ASSUME you’re talking $400+ in extra expenses for providing water, power, sewer, gas, internet, communal area cleaning, and exterior maintenance.
Carl Rowles Flooded House-Plz Help
29 December 2024 | 14 replies
Sounds like you stopped water which is most important.
Don M. First time with new construction: Cape Coral, FL
5 February 2025 | 205 replies
Need to watch out for utilities like water meter, electrical, gas, and sewer.
Deborah Wodell How Do You Keep Rehab Costs Under Control on Your Flips?
4 January 2025 | 4 replies
The other thing could be tracking what you have had come up on the last 5-10 projects after closing, i.e. the water heater was at the end of life when we bought the last 6 out of the last 10 properties.
Joseph Beilke Costa Rica Info
11 January 2025 | 11 replies
Here are the numbers:IncomeTotalPartner ContributionsManaging Partners Debt$0.00Partners Deposits$987,459.99Total Contributions$987,459.99Operating IncomeAirbnb Income$50,186.50Square Income (Vehicles or add-ons)$6,741.04Total Operating Income$56,927.54Total Income$1,044,387.53ExpensesPurchase of propertyCost of House-680,000.00Closing Costs-$26,744.44Total Cost of Purchase-706,744.44Set Up ExpensesHouse Improvements & Care taker home addition-116017.03Adding Tiny House-52130.83Furnishings-68403.65Vehicles-43150Set Up Costs and Advertising-2339.53Total Cost of Set Up-282,041.04Operating expensesCare Takers-14535.9Additional Cleaners-1505Cleaning Supplies-2670House Supplies-1340Landscaping-4230.66Utilities (Power & Water)-8204Internet-315Pest control/fumigacion -120Pool cleaning/maintenance-2220Vehicle Gas-552.3Vehicle Maintenance and Repairs-6625.01Welcome Food for Guests-115Property Repairs-4999.64Bank Fees-1208.06Accounting Fees-1085Insurance-955.74Other Expenses-1071.2Total Operating Costs -$51,752.51Total Expenses-$1,040,537.99Net Income$3,849.54Net Operating Income$5,175.03Now 5k for an investment of 970k is not a good investment.  
Sarah En First-Time Landlord Seeking Advice on Rodent Prevention and Repairs
3 January 2025 | 3 replies
The best defense against rats entering your property is to seal off all entry points (holes, cracks in walls), remove food sources (dirty dishes, food left in trash cans), and water sources (like leaks). 
Bryce Jamison Do you buy older homes for long term rentals?
20 January 2025 | 32 replies
If you have a older home that has never shown signs of foundational issues, and it has a new(er) roof, electric, plumbing, HVAC, hot water heater, etc.
Salil Surendran Converting from homeowner to landlord insurance policy
30 December 2024 | 11 replies
You may have a 1M policy, but 25K for mold limit.Cracked water pipe MAY be covered.
Steven Barr Buying Land from Courthouse Steps
1 January 2025 | 5 replies
And I did buy 13 lot package in Henry county but it was all sewer and water.. smokin deal 3k a lot held them 2 years and sold for 35k a lot :)@Jay Hinrichs excellent advice - always appreciate your insight!