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4 December 2024 | 3 replies
If there are any specific tips specifically trying to rent by the room house hack in a college, like things to look for in the house, how to estimate the correct rent, or anything similar to that i'd really appreciate the advice.
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3 December 2024 | 1 reply
They have almost 6 months worth of rent in savings, but their house they are selling looks like it is paid for, and estimated at $450-$500k value (redfin and the county appraisal).
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5 December 2024 | 48 replies
I would also increase your underwriting rehab estimate number by 15-20% since most renovations go over budget.
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2 December 2024 | 6 replies
Estimated sale price to be $200,000
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5 December 2024 | 25 replies
The rehab estimate seems very low and the ARV seems really high in my opinion, just based on a tiny bit of research looking at what this property was listed for recently (it hasn’t sold), and what the surrounding similar properties are worth (~$250k).
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6 December 2024 | 12 replies
Also what would you estimate for architect fee for 1 acre lot with utilities on-site and for 8k to 9k sft retail strip.
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5 December 2024 | 7 replies
The Housing Wire Daily podcast has great insights into rate movement and forward estimates.
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2 December 2024 | 14 replies
Not getting anything in writing (estimate, quote etc.)3.
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30 November 2024 | 2 replies
., missing property taxes or HOA fees), unreliable rent estimates, and the time-consuming process of manually calculating metrics like cash flow or ROI.Platform Preference: A web-based platform would work well for in-depth analysis, but a mobile app would be crucial for on-the-go research and quick evaluations, especially when touring properties.Wish-List Features: A tool that integrates local market data (rental demand, appreciation rates, or vacancy rates) and offers scenario modeling (e.g., "What happens if I increase rents by 10%?")
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4 December 2024 | 9 replies
.$8kish / year or so on routine and reactive maintenance combined which should include your cleanings, lawn care, maintenance calls ect. 12% per month of gross rents should be a good estimate if you want to look at it like that!