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Chris Kittle Questions to ask on an 8-plex
17 November 2024 | 33 replies
things missing in your list (everyone manages differently, so take it with a grain of salt)Vacancy rateTurn overbad debt legal fees (evictions as needed)accounting fees for professional tax prepmaintenanceProperty TaxesSales Tax on PM fees (In NM, this is charged, not sure about where you are)Reserves for replacement CAPEX - furnace, water heaters, ac, roof, parking lot, etc.Admin, software, advertising, etc.Cost segregation study for accelerated depreciation captureAs for your loan. 
Val Berechet Is it still a good idea to invest in Tulum, Mexico?
11 December 2024 | 101 replies
I believe right now it is although prices are going through the roof.
Moises Salazar Seller financing approach
18 November 2024 | 5 replies
Roof is 30 yrs old but structural and foundation is in good conditions and everything else is intact.
Scott Trench Purchasing a small Office Building
22 November 2024 | 13 replies
Structural- roof, newer building no EPA?
James McGovern Insurance to cover rising HOA assessments?
16 November 2024 | 3 replies
Some carriers offer loss assessment insurance, which can come into play when the HOA experiences a large covered insurance loss, such as a hail storm requiring roof replacement or a fire requiring building replacement.  
Sharon McCants Should I sell cash flowing property to buy 2 more with the cash?
19 November 2024 | 28 replies
I'm originally from Western PA as well (Slippery Rock) and now reside in Atlanta.Here is how I am looking at it along with the assumptions I am making:1) I think the growth prospects are better in the Atlanta market than Pittsburgh from a pure demographics standpoint.2) I estimate your return on equity at 7.2% currently3) Over the long haul appreciation is going to take you further when it comes to net worth than cashflow will4) Doubling of the roofs is doubling the expensesThings to consider:1) What is the year built of your Atlanta property vs. what you could replace it with in PGH?
Patrick Roane Getting ready to purchase an SFR rental
19 November 2024 | 11 replies
As noted, it keeps capital available to replace the HVAC, when it goes out in your first month of ownership, or the roof starts leaking and you are chasing an unknown source to the tune of thousands of dollars.  
Jesse Jones-Smith Advice on keeping expensive house as rental and downsizing
16 November 2024 | 12 replies
Consistent with the advice of @Jo Bradley , if I could get through the first couple years financially, keeping current home seems a lot easier than long distance investing...and at least I know what is wrong with my current home (I.e it will eventually need new roof etc). 
Sendil Thangavelu Tenant Eviction case--Ocala, FL
18 November 2024 | 13 replies
The issues being  1) inconsistencies in roof (dont know what this means)  2) a hole in the drywall behind stove in kitchen because of which there are spiders coming out of the wall and they had to kill two of them.At this time, I am concerned that they will trash the house while leaving it.
David Ounanian What are common landlord expenses, and who covers them? Landlord or tenant?
16 November 2024 | 3 replies
Roof Maintenance/Repair: Done as needed, paid by the owner.