
11 February 2025 | 31 replies
Second year distributions rise to 5.27%, third year 7.27%, according to the projections.Those projections may be at risk, for many reasons: the recent huge increase in interest rates -- increasing the cost of loans and decreasing valuations, insurance costs have skyrocketed, real estate taxes are up, labor and material costs for repairs & renovations have increased, etc.On the plus side, the majority of the ODC funds were designed to be high value add projects with plans to increase operating efficiencies, add tenants and raise rents.

21 January 2025 | 10 replies
It would depend on the nature of the repair.

15 January 2025 | 8 replies
The Property Manager usually does light cleaning and repairs between tenants.Recommendations or another way to think about this?

18 January 2025 | 8 replies
Is it a plumber that did a repair on one of your rentals?

8 February 2025 | 22 replies
We've added natural gs lines where there were none in the building and got assistance from the gas company who paid for all the excavation and street repair to get the gas line to the building.

21 January 2025 | 4 replies
Focus on areas with strong rental demand, like Broad Ripple, Fountain Square, or near universities like Butler and IUPUI.Maintenance Costs: Indiana weather can be tough on properties, so budget for seasonal maintenance like snow removal and HVAC servicing.Additional AdviceKeep an Emergency Fund: Unexpected repairs or vacancies can arise, so having 3-6 months of expenses saved will help you weather any surprises.Build a Reliable Team: I have lists of contractors, handymen, cleaners and property managers if you'd like me to send.Good luck with your property and future expansion!

17 January 2025 | 23 replies
If you can stomach the negative and any repairs for the next 5 years then long term wise it'd be worth it.

19 February 2025 | 25 replies
If cash flow means you make $8 more than your mortgage payment in month 4, awesome, you have $8 for that month.But.... if you factor in closing costs, make ready costs, leasing costs, repairs... it's typically years out until TRUE cash flow, with a value add or a turnkey (unless you absolutely knock it out of the park with a BRRRR and then somehow cash flow after the refi, which I guess is possible but very unlikely.)

18 February 2025 | 51 replies
They are patient and able to talk me through any plans of repairs or maintenance.

16 January 2025 | 78 replies
Class C bought in 2023 on the East Side of Indy has not been great, repair calls 9 times out 12 months.