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5 February 2025 | 69 replies
It would be unfair for me to give any kind of general satisfaction/unsatisfaction because there is still a lot ahead to be determined.A quick snapshot:-Purchased lot in February 2022.
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30 January 2025 | 5 replies
Typlcally, a lender is going to lend 75% - 90% of the Cost of the project (property price plus rehab cost (scope of work)) or 70% - 75% of the ARV (As Repaired (as completed) Value).
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30 January 2025 | 4 replies
I put $6000 into repairs, mostly paint, new light fixtures, new appliances, painting cabinets and fix a small leak coming from the roof.
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30 January 2025 | 6 replies
3) If their handyman can't handle a repair issue and they have to hire outside contractors, many PMC's will then charge a markup for their time - but they don't tell you this upfront or disclose in their management contract.
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21 January 2025 | 13 replies
Any repair issues the new acquisition has you will feel to much greater magnitude due to the property carrying a lot of debt.
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22 January 2025 | 2 replies
Often times they come back with a list of repairs that they would like to see to protect the home or mitigate liability. 90% of the time those items were on our list to fix anyway, and sometimes we even haven't done before we get the letter from the insurance company.
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7 February 2025 | 12 replies
Basically/Hopefully that is watching rents hit your bank, and occasionally calling a repair service as needed.
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9 January 2025 | 2 replies
As we wrap up the year and look ahead to 2025, the real estate market continues to present unique challenges and opportunities for investors, brokers, and lenders alike.
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28 January 2025 | 29 replies
Quote from @Tomoko Hale: Quote from @Bruce Woodruff: My thoughts: If you are going to use a PM, hire out the cleaning and any maintenance/repairs, you will be giving away 30+% of your income.So you need numbers to put on your spreadsheet.....1) what are you estimating for your nightly/monthly imcome?
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6 February 2025 | 6 replies
Your homeowner policy may cover minor repair work but probably not a large construction project.