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Chris Core Everything needed to start, can't find a cash flowing property.
8 February 2025 | 13 replies
Deduct NEW property taxes after you buyDeduct home insurance costsDeduct maintenance percentage, typically 10%Deduct vacancy+tenant nonperformance percentage(we recommend 5% for Class A, 10% Class B, 20% Class C, good luck with Class D)Deduct whatever dollar/percentage of cashflow you wantNow, what you have left over is the amount for debt service.Enter it into a mortgage calculator, with current interest rate for an investment property, to determine your maximum mortgage amount.Divide the mortgage amount by either 75% or 80%, depending on the required down payment percentage - this is your tentative price to offer.If the property needs repairs, you'll want to deduct 110%-120% of the estimated repairs from this amount.Be sure to also research the ARV and make sure it's 10-20% higher than your tentative purchase price.As long as the ARV checks out, this is the purchase price to offer.It is probably significantly below the asking price.
Jenn Kabahit Needs more work than led on
8 February 2025 | 10 replies
We also recently got notice from our home Insurance that they are cancelling our policy because of exposed wires discovered by their inspector.
Alex Patton Refinance DSCR Advice
3 February 2025 | 26 replies
Is your DSCR ratio greater than 1-meaning are you cash flowing (according to the lender's criteria of mortgage, property taxes and insurance (and HOA) if applicable).
Divya Sosa Tenant lied on rental application regarding criminal history
6 March 2025 | 14 replies
Yes you have insurance, but it may not cover everything.
Jordan Miller Does this property make sense to hold onto?
5 February 2025 | 5 replies
For example, what is the monthly revenue for the property and what are the "All In" expenses, including mortgage, taxes, insurance, utilities, repairs, etc...
Paul Novak (Seeking Perspective) Shut Off 401K Investing
5 March 2025 | 12 replies
This is a passive way of earning with real estate-based security, protection and insurance.
Basit Siddiqi Experienced SFH Investor: Next Steps?
30 January 2025 | 7 replies
Hello everyone, I am reaching out to the BP Community for suggestions.My Portfolio100% owner of 7 SFH PropertiesGP in about 30 SFH properties(of which I own somewhere between 25% to 50%)All but two properties are managed by a PM CompanyNet worth of the above is about $2,000,000 - $2,500,000My IssuesI have many SFH's - Which take up time(Currently spending time paying property tax and insurance, requesting quotes on insurance policies and overseeing the PM Company(approve rent increases, approve renovation projects, etc).They also take up head-space(having to remember property addresses, remembering when property taxes are due)(I have reminders/systems but something I would like to reduce)Goals1) Spend less time on Real Estate2) Free up head-space2) Make $240,000 annually from real estate(Which I think is not to hard if I can increase my net worth and can get an 8% return)Possible Solutions1) Sell all the SFH's and buy 4-Unit Properties to take advantage of conventional financing2) Sell all the SFH's and buy one large apartment complex3) Sell al the SFH's and invest in syndications4) Sell all the SFH's and purchase stock / bonds5) Continue to hold all the SFH's6) Any other suggestionsOther Considations1) Should I consider private notes?
Andrea Lucarelli Furnished Mid-term rental investing - corporate, travel medical
29 January 2025 | 21 replies
Quote from @Andrea Lucarelli: I’m interested in beginning my REI career with purchasing a SFH or condo in Cleveland area (safe neighborhood) to list as a furnished rental for travel medical professionals, supply corporate housing needs, or house temporarily displaced families for insurance companies.  
Mat Kiisk Investors in single family residence in fractional shares in Marin county California
31 January 2025 | 0 replies
There will be no assessment for increase in taxes or insurance so remains at $1935.
Jason Sung Water leak at a bathroom and insurance claim (Safeco)
15 January 2025 | 6 replies
Insurance typically covers only the directly damaged area, not undamaged flooring, even if it's continuous.