
26 June 2024 | 22 replies
But, for property managers working on owner's behalf, there isn't a way to be able to modify chart of accounts both for property manager to track operational expenses and for owners to track mortgage payments, insurance payments, accumulated amortization, depreciation and improvements.

25 June 2024 | 3 replies
Anyway I’m here to take action and get my second third fourth deal and help anyone operation that may have the helpful spirit to lead me in the right direction to get started !!

25 June 2024 | 2 replies
This can involve public hearings and meeting specific requirements.Surveyor: Hire a surveyor to map the property and define the boundaries of each condo unit.Legal Counsel: Work with a real estate attorney to ensure all legal requirements are met and the condo conversion is properly documented.Financial and Operational Considerations:Condo Fees: Determine the monthly condo fees for maintenance, repairs, and other communal expenses.Insurance: Ensure proper insurance coverage for the condo association and individual units.Reserve Fund: Establish a reserve fund for future repairs and maintenance.Tax Considerations:Initial Purchase with 1031 Exchange: 1031 Exchange Basics: By using a 1031 exchange, you defer capital gains taxes on the sale of your previous property by reinvesting the proceeds into a new like-kind property.Down Payment and Financing: You're putting down $220,000 and financing the remainder at 8% over 20 years, resulting in a monthly payment of $2,593.Converting to Condos and Selling Units:Capital Gains Deferral: The 1031 exchange allows you to defer capital gains on the initial exchange.

25 June 2024 | 4 replies
I’ve been an arbitrage operator for 3 years, short term and mid term rentals.

24 June 2024 | 4 replies
It is an operating expense of the property, so yes it gets "written off" as an expense.

25 June 2024 | 9 replies
If you get the OK, you'll want to form the LLC and create your operating agreement, then proceed with transferring the title of your property to the LLC.

26 June 2024 | 17 replies
Mechanic, Electrician, Nurse, CNC Operator, these people are $$$$-Fountains!

24 June 2024 | 6 replies
For a $300,000 property, this could be $6,000 to $15,000.Mortgage on Rental Property:Loan Amount: $240,000 (assuming 80% financed at 4% interest over 30 years).Monthly Payment: Approximately $1,145.Other Expenses:Property Taxes: Estimated at 1.5% of property value annually ($4,500).Insurance: Estimated at $1,500 annually.Maintenance: Estimated at 1% of property value annually ($3,000).Property Management Fees: Assuming 10% of monthly rental income ($2,400 annually if rent is $2,000 per month).Vacancy and Turnover Costs: 5% of annual rental income ($1,200).Total Initial Investment and Annual Operating ExpensesInitial Investment:Total Borrowed from Equity: $150,000Down Payment for Rental Property: $60,000Closing Costs for Rental Property: $10,500 (average)Total Initial Cash Outlay: $70,500 (initial investment from equity) + $10,500 (closing costs)Annual Operating Expenses:Property Taxes: $4,500Insurance: $1,500Maintenance: $3,000Property Management Fees: $2,400Vacancy and Turnover Costs: $1,200Total Operating Expenses: $12,600 annuallyExpected ReturnRental Income:Assuming $2,000 per month, annual rental income = $24,000.Net Operating Income (NOI):Annual Rental Income: $24,000Minus Annual Operating Expenses: $12,600NOI: $11,400Debt Service:Mortgage Payment on Rental Property: $1,145 monthly, $13,740 annually.Total Debt Service: $13,740 (rental property) + $8,592 (equity loan) = $22,332 annually.Net Cash Flow:NOI: $11,400Minus Debt Service: $22,332Net Cash Flow: -$10,932 annually (negative cash flow initially due to high debt service).Cash-on-Cash ReturnInitial Cash Investment: $70,500Net Cash Flow (first year): -$10,932Cash-on-Cash Return: Not applicable initially due to negative cash flow.Long-Term Appreciation and AdjustmentsProperty Appreciation:Assuming a 3% annual appreciation, the property value could increase by $9,000 annually.Rent Increases:Assuming a 2% annual rent increase, rental income will rise, improving cash flow.

24 June 2024 | 4 replies
TaskRabbit is another option, but unfortunately, they don't operate in all the cities I need.Ideally, I'd love to find a service with an API that allows me to automate the scheduling of these photography trips.

25 June 2024 | 6 replies
If anyone can point me to specific language in the laws passed that does so, that would be helpful as I am operating under current knowledge that short term rentals can be had with ADU's.That said, since the bill does not appear to prevent local municipalities from adopting no short term rental policies, I suppose they can.