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17 February 2025 | 5 replies
.) • How do you handle change orders if unexpected costs arise?
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11 February 2025 | 5 replies
Any unexpected challenges you ran into?
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3 February 2025 | 0 replies
**As investors, you are closest to the consumer (home buyers/renters), so you tend to absorb costs and reduced profits from unexpected spikes in expenses that wholesalers or contractors pass on to you!
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13 February 2025 | 5 replies
The cash flow of $304/month is reasonable, but make sure to include a buffer for unexpected maintenance or repairs, even with a full gut rehab.
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10 February 2025 | 12 replies
.): ~$35K (assuming 8%)Total Cost: ~$375K–$385KProjected Profit: $65K–$75K before taxesThat is a decent margin, but this being a two-year project, you need to be sure the market doesn't shift downward, and that you have a buffer for unexpected costs.3.
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16 February 2025 | 2 replies
However, I really do need some cash after a few unexpected life twists, and this property has a bunch of cash tied up in it.
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11 February 2025 | 0 replies
*Renovation Costs – Includes labor, materials, permits, and unexpected repairs*Holding Costs — Utilities, property taxes, and financing costs during the renovation time.
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11 February 2025 | 5 replies
I have completed multiple BRRRR (Buy, Rehab, Rent, Refinance, Repeat) projects, and this latest deal unexpectedly came my way.
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4 February 2025 | 10 replies
They specialize in uncovering all encumbrances and can save you from unexpected surprises.
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6 February 2025 | 8 replies
.- Set Conservative Estimates: For CapEx, maintenance, and make-ready costs, consider building in a buffer to account for unexpected expenses.