
23 June 2024 | 29 replies
I would have to pay my own taxes, find and coordinate my own cleaners, deal with phone calls late at night when the tenant can't figure out how to operate the A/C or a toilet is clogged, and so much more.

21 June 2024 | 2 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: Estimated at 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 per month, $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 over time.

21 June 2024 | 11 replies
Savings: Hold the deposit here so it's separate from operating funds.

20 June 2024 | 245 replies
Major economies should see core inflation below 3% (with the target in sight) in 24H1.

21 June 2024 | 4 replies
There were an estimated 800 STRs operating in the township before the ordinance and based on a surge of new properties for sale, some of those operators are getting out.

19 June 2024 | 4 replies
My partner and I have many years of experience owning and operating hotels in this market and are approved by Marriott to manage this project.

22 June 2024 | 20 replies
The former is for rental operations with net profit, while the latter is for portfolios with net losses.

21 June 2024 | 13 replies
CAP Rate = Net Operating Income / Property Value (Purchase Price).

21 June 2024 | 0 replies
Have Fun: He repeatedly used the phrase “Don’t take yourself too seriously” and this came out in how he operated.

18 June 2024 | 5 replies
Maybe a better way to frame the question was related to if my operating structure with the land trust and property mgmt LLC on if that has any impact on my material participation?