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Tamara Gonzalez Nailed the first investment property?
2 January 2025 | 0 replies
He ran the numbers, we used a calculator to run numbers for rental or flip property, and the math made sense.
Najeh Davenport Need Advice on Appraisal Issues and Refinancing Options
15 January 2025 | 12 replies
If that doesn’t work, requesting a second appraisal is a calculated risk, but the potential upside might justify the $1,000 gamble.
Derek Farmer Fix and Flip plan
10 January 2025 | 18 replies
We have some of those calculators we plan to to add in 2025 for those who want it all-in-one.
Ivan Castanon I need to change strategies. What should I do?
3 February 2025 | 47 replies
Deduct NEW property taxes after you buyDeduct home insurance costsDeduct maintenance percentage, typically 10%Deduct vacancy+tenant nonperformance percentage(we recommend 5% for Class A, 10% Class B, 20% Class C, good luck with Class D)Deduct whatever dollar/percentage of cashflow you wantNow, what you have left over is the amount for debt service.Enter it into a mortgage calculator, with current interest rate for an investment property, to determine your maximum mortgage amount.Divide the mortgage amount by either 75% or 80%, depending on the required down payment percentage - this is your tentative price to offer.If the property needs repairs, you'll want to deduct 110%-120% of the estimated repairs from this amount.Be sure to also research the ARV and make sure it's 10-20% higher than your tentative purchase price.As long as the ARV checks out, this is the purchase price to offer.It is probably significantly below the asking price.
Kezia Edmonson SFH investment 1031 into MFH investment/primary?
23 December 2024 | 5 replies
Any excess proceeds not applied to the investment portion may be taxable as "boot."
Ram Gonzales Creating a debt fund for owner finance strategy
15 January 2025 | 29 replies
I would calculate this as a 6 month period of interest to investor to be safe. 3.
Sergei Voyakin Repaying a loan in stock vs cash
24 December 2024 | 2 replies
Are you trying to hand your “friend” a 50% taxable gain that you’re going to keep?
Angelo Llamas Taxes on a new rental
30 December 2024 | 6 replies
I’ve done my calculations and have seen that I will be breaking even with this investment day one.
Amol Kulkarni Amol Kulkarni - I need a PM
5 January 2025 | 4 replies
Understand the fees involved and calculate the total cost for an entire year of management so you can compare the different managers.
Jorge Caceres Utilities included worth the risk?
7 January 2025 | 28 replies
I agree with you that calculating a reasonable average is the better strategy.