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Paul Gutierrez Open Door Capital Funds
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.  
Lisa Oliver Best advice for finding plumbers, handymen
21 January 2025 | 10 replies
It would depend on the nature of the repair.
Cathy Svercl Rent credits for cleaning & painting by future Tenant
15 January 2025 | 8 replies
The Property Manager usually does light cleaning and repairs between tenants.Recommendations or another way to think about this? 
Ogonna Odo Paying Contractors with a Credit Card
18 January 2025 | 8 replies
Is it a plumber that did a repair on one of your rentals?
Lincoln Waite Paying utilities on a Multi-Family and it's eating all of my cash flow. (Iowa)
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. 
Ryan Treacy What Do I Need to Know to Be a Landlord in Indianapolis, Indiana?
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!
Ryan Cousins Hold onto a Negative Cash Flow Property?
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.
Eric Martin From Canada to Cleveland
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.)
Nicholas Hausmann Springfield, IL investing
18 February 2025 | 51 replies
They are patient and able to talk me through any plans of repairs or maintenance.
Alyssa Dinson What has been your experience with out of state investing?
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.