
27 May 2016 | 11 replies
As Warren Buffet says " Be fearful when others are greedy and greedy when others are fearful" this is a classic example of someone who wants much higher then the local prices for an older apartment.
13 November 2016 | 8 replies
Visit the local library or Barnes 'n Noble and read all the classics: Rich Dad, Poor Dad; the Richest Man in Babylon; Think and Grow Rich; etc.

9 February 2017 | 11 replies
I have run my 6-units at 30% of GSI as expenses, but a conservative number for analysis is 50%.Actual vacancies (imo which must be vigorously managed) is 1 month per year or 1/(6*12) 1.3% (whereas classical underwriting is 8-12%).LOCATION and your management style WILL heavily impact these metrics.

18 September 2015 | 5 replies
Here are two classics that I would require if I taught a class:Getting Things Done, David Allen - No matter what you do, this book provides a great way to build systems to manage your life, business, and success.The Intelligent Asset Allocator, William Bernstein - I would not have started investing at all if it was not for this book.

5 August 2016 | 14 replies
97 units studio $630/mo per unit (7) $4,410/mostudio $630/mo per unit (7) $4,410/mo 1b1b $785/mo per unit (20) $15,700/mo 1b1b $795/mo per unit (19) $15,105/mo2b1b $875/mo per unit (28) $24,500/mo2b1.5b $930/mo per unit (16) $14,880/mo100% occupancy @ current rates yield $79,005/mo $948,060/yrThe next numbers in this section are according to one of the listings I found and are not verifiedGross Annual Expenses: $446,168Gross Annual Income: $853,658 Net Annual Income: $407,490 Insurance Expense: $37,902Major Variables Seller's financials all currently unknown-bank deposits-expenses-taxes-insurance-management-maintenance-staff-lawsuits between tenants and owner-current occupancy of each floor plan (something online said 95% but, I doubt it)-delinquenciescondition of-structure-hvac-roof-plumbing old needs maintenance -foundation-parking lot-pool pumps/cleaningNoticeable areas of improvementexterior paint, shutters, landscaping need updatingpool and pool area is small and uglyoffice needs to be remodeledmarketing: nonewebsite sucksreviews give 3 stars at bestreviews online from tenants state there is only 1 maintenance person and multiple plumbing problems and poor management and possible pest control problemsOther notablesBeen on realtor.com for 361+ daysmature treessoccer field (could be re purposed)year built 1974class c complexPets okreviews online from tenants state there is only 1 maintenance person and multiple plumbing problems and poor management remodeled in 2010On the UNT bus route

25 May 2017 | 30 replies
Ben W suggested the classic MAO (max allowable offer) "formula" for making offers (70% x ARV - rehab = MAO) - always keep this formula in mind!.

27 July 2017 | 5 replies
Classic 30 year stuff for the plane Jane non owner occupied investment property.

31 July 2017 | 23 replies
Like folks that keep beat up old classic cars on their properties and just let them rust away.

9 August 2017 | 6 replies
If I put money "into the business" it's to buy more properties, it's not for what I should classically think of as "business operations".

13 August 2017 | 11 replies
In other words, if you believe the building will appraise for $650,000, you'll need $520,000 of equity for the classic refi to dump your PMI.Less obvious solutions involve 90% LTV loans with no PMI (though the rate is usually a bit higher, it still results in big savings compared to FHA PMI,) or an 80/10/10 loan, which is similar to the first option but involves a second loan (which could also even be cash out.)