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Lauren Merendino Pre retirement Strategy
1 February 2025 | 30 replies
Looking at properties in the $200-$400K range to get started, but may go higher if the math makes sense.  
Stephanie Medina Is it a bad idea to convert this LTR into a STR?
26 January 2025 | 17 replies
This allowed us to maximize revenue and occupancy more effectively.Safely Insurance: We also decided to use Safely Insurance, which provides comprehensive coverage for guest damages, liability, and protection beyond what Airbnb or Vrbo offer.
Devin James Gross Margin Calculation for New Construction
28 January 2025 | 10 replies
Quote from @Devin James: Gross Margin is an important calculation for developers/builders.Gross Margin = Gross Profit / RevenueWe shoot for a 20% gross margin on our New Construction HomesReal #’s:Home Sales Price: $374KClosing Cost: $18,700Cost of Construction: $258KLand Cost: $30KGross Profit = $67K$67K/$374K = 17.9% Gross MarginCame slightly short of our goal of 20%Homes Values and Build Costs are constantly fluctuatingI wish we had a crystal ball build larger homes. average new build in our market is 2200 square feet, 4 beds, 3 baths, 2 car garage and sells for 515k. construction costs lower if design is good and find the median or average home sale price and push that up. my guess is you built too small. 347k is cheap. we target 429-479k price range in columbus ohio for single family homes and also only purchase close to urban core where premiums are 20% higher and we build smaller like 1500 sq ft where price per square foot goes up. 
Ricardo Lemus The rent does not cover all
3 February 2025 | 11 replies
@Joe Villeneuve @Theresa Harris, thanks a lot for taking the time and provide some info/ideas/suggestionsTo give you some color for these properties, there is a 15 years-plan that my wife and I are planning to have arround 5 to 7 properties in the same $$$ range (-+ $200K) that we can rent them around $1600-$1800I believe after 10 yrs, I am expecting to a better cash flow considering some loans will be paid in full, but maybe the next properties will have as you suggest 30 year-loan. 
Karen Cano Rentals in Delavan, Wisconsin
24 January 2025 | 8 replies
Just looking to see a range that I could rent that out for.
Jimmy O'Connor A Breakdown of Philadelphia Neighborhoods and Values
24 February 2025 | 71 replies
If needed add a minimum of 15kModerate RehabCan save at least two of the following- Electric, Drywall, Flooring, Plumbing (likely touch ups in the other two)Redo KitchenRedo Existing BathroomsNo framing or architect plans neededPaintFinish BasementAdd a split unit to existing duct work (prevent from tearing up existing plaster/drywall)*Think of a grandma home that does not have knob and tube and has been on top of roof/windows so we aren’t as worried about mold/water damage*Light RehabComps do not need a finished basement or basement is finished to comp standardComps do not need HVAC or you can just add split unit to existing ductworkKitchenBathroomFloorsPaintNo major rehaul of mechanics needed (aka do not need to rip out walls)LipstickPaint, Floors, appliances in the most basic sense ARV Range Full Gut Moderate Light Lipstick +450 (A+) 150-300 N/A N/A N/A 380-450 (A) 90-120 70-75 N/A N/A 270-400 (B/B+) 85-100 60-70 N/A N/A 210-270 (B-) 75-80 60-65 45-55 N/A 170-210(C/C+) 65-75 50-60 40-50 15-30 140-170(C-) 60-70 50-60 35-45 10-20 120-140 (D) 55-65 40-50 25-35 5-15 Philly Neighborhoods Breakdown:A+ : Obvious Prime Real Estate.
Keetaek Hong Where (cities) & what (asset types) in Dallas/Houston to invest for maximum apprec!
7 February 2025 | 12 replies
Cursory research tells me places like Southland or Frisco have a good upside but we can be persuaded in all price ranges.
Drew Poniewaz Seller/ Owner finance restrictions on Zillow
30 January 2025 | 4 replies
@Drew Poniewaz  I just mentioned a range of reasons why zillow and craigslist delete seller financing ads. 
Griffin Schermer Brand New Community Development
25 January 2025 | 0 replies
We are bringing in brand new fully drywalled manufactured homes ranging from 3 bed/ 2 bath to 2 bed/ 1 bath.
Kris L. Selecting the right agent
26 January 2025 | 12 replies
These range low 500s to the mid 600s.