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17 December 2024 | 7 replies
I started my domain over 10 years ago when people first started going online trying to buy fixer upper houses.
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15 December 2024 | 25 replies
Plus, they handle online rent collection (a necessity if you don't have a property manager!)
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19 December 2024 | 5 replies
For something more robust, tools like Excel or online calculators from financial planning sites might better suit your needs.Your ROI Formula:ROI = (Net Cash Flow ÷ Total Out-of-Pocket Investment) × 100For your scenario:Net Cash Flow = Annual Rental Income - (Mortgage Payment + 401k Loan Payment + Other Expenses)Total Out-of-Pocket Investment = $40,000 cash + $50,000 loan payments over 5 years.I came across a piece in Bloomberg recently discussing creative financing, and they touched on ROI calculations for multiple loans.Personal anecdote: A buddy of mine leveraged a 401k loan for a fourplex.
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30 December 2024 | 819 replies
He has no social media, no pictures, no videos, no online presence, nothing.
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9 January 2025 | 46 replies
It truly shows your commitment to provide your current and future clients a better experience.I know that online reviews can take the best of one's head space and it can take a toll on the business.
13 January 2025 | 41 replies
Finally, always get the credentials to access the mortgage account online and change the email notifications to your address.
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16 December 2024 | 35 replies
Microsoft Excel, and most budget or free online bookkeeping isn't going to cut it in this situation.For the rental properties you own directly, I often tell clients and prospects that a P&L in Microsoft Excel is just fine and a balance sheet is not necessary for tax purposes.
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18 December 2024 | 3 replies
If you choose an online program, ask how much access you have to the coach.
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14 December 2024 | 11 replies
In most states they must be published in a local paper which all are online.
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25 December 2024 | 60 replies
I am seeing quotes around $120k which would put that cost per square foot around $600 which seems a lot compared to what I have seen/read online The reason your cost per square foot is so high is you still have to add all the things a regular house has but in a smaller space.