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19 January 2025 | 18 replies
So multiple eyes and local expert providing local cost and input on lifespan.Here is an example that has a part that is more expensive in my market than other markets (unlike most parts that are the same everywhere, so in this case your cost should be significantly less due to both cheaper part and cheaper labor): $1600 40 gal water heater installed (this is good price for a plumber, a little high for a handyman) with expected life of 12 years (i have some that go 20 years and some that die in less that 10 years (mostly rheem die in less than 10 years), 12 years is fair life expectation
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10 February 2025 | 59 replies
I would NEVER Ever use OBIE INSURANCE --Not honest in their dealings and do not expect refunds on cancellations I am of the opinion that they are legal scammers Just be careful
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11 January 2025 | 14 replies
@Rafael Valdor some advice when screening PMCs-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Recommend exploring as many sources as possible to get referrals AND cross-reference them to get as much accurate information as possible.Check out NARPM.com, BP’s Property Manager Finder (BiggerPockets: The Real Estate Investing Social Network), etc.Also, encourage you to learn from the mistakes of others - by reading posts here on BiggerPockets about owners not having their expectations met by their current Property Management Company.
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24 January 2025 | 9 replies
I expect greater than 10% just for the loss of residential F/f financing.at 10% difference, or even 15% difference, coop would be up there with lot splits on sophisticated value add.
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4 February 2025 | 17 replies
All you can do is work with what you know now and what is a reasonable expectation for the future.
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12 January 2025 | 12 replies
A $240k loan amount on a $249k purchase price seems crazy and I'd never expect to produce any net positive cash flow doing this.How are you calculating your property taxes?
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13 January 2025 | 8 replies
The price should reflect the current performance, not the seller’s expectations for the future.Seller financing is a big plus.
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10 January 2025 | 6 replies
Look for books published in the last 2 years as some of the books post 2010 seem to give people unrealistic expectations.
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24 January 2025 | 12 replies
Although it depends n your budgets and expectations. $430 could be chicken feed to you.How big are your pockets lol.Obviously you want them to get bigger!