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9 October 2024 | 8 replies
BP offers a calculator that you can use, or just use a basic excel spreadsheet, or even pen and paper is fine.Decide what you want to invest in....Flips, rentals, development, STRs etc...In terms of finding deals...you will have to put in some work.
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13 October 2024 | 23 replies
They way full doc programs work is they use this worksheet: https://content.enactmi.com/documents/calculators/Form1038.C...This approach will allow you to add back the paper loss of depreciation, and add back mortgage interest, property taxes, insurance and any HOA dues.
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9 October 2024 | 9 replies
Both of these cost you (from rent) utilities, amenities supplies like paper towels, and furniture deterioration.
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7 October 2024 | 1 reply
Fail on paper first.
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8 October 2024 | 11 replies
Send a paper copy of the return, not efile.
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8 October 2024 | 12 replies
Yes, on paper you can do it, and seasoned investors with very close ties to the area are also successful.
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10 October 2024 | 19 replies
Maybe it's so high because the DSCR is negative on paper?
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6 October 2024 | 5 replies
With proximity to the explosive growth happening in Sherman, TX, on paper, huge potential.
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7 October 2024 | 3 replies
Keep a Paper TrailAlways document everything-from payments to maintenance requests.
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8 October 2024 | 22 replies
It was just a signed paper about the holding deposit, that if the tenant doesn't move in by the date it's forfeited and if for any reason the landlord decides not to rent then the landlord has to give back the holding deposit.