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17 June 2016 | 12 replies
It is a modest use of my time and the expenditure is minor but I find it helps in building goodwill that comes in handy with subsequent issues as they arise.
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11 January 2020 | 8 replies
I assessed all of my numbers including 15% for property management and included capital expenditures as well as maintenance.
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16 July 2016 | 22 replies
I analysed them but my capital expenditures budget was getting used up by my continuous maintenance.
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21 June 2016 | 7 replies
I believe that in the one they resided in, they also had a roommate too; which significantly decreased any of their own out-of-pocket expenditure for their own amount they would have needed to pay towards their mortgage.
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4 March 2020 | 18 replies
They provided a service, authorized by your tenant, much to your benefit, so pay up and stop counting the pennies that you likely aren't even going to be paying once the insurance company eventually re-compensates you for your expenditures.
31 May 2015 | 7 replies
That includes:10% Property management5-10% Maintenance10% Cap Expenditure (setting aside money for replacing a roof, etc)Etc.You can also use Craig's List to verify rent numbers.
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5 May 2015 | 27 replies
The new IRS regs dictate repairs vs capital expenditures so you will need to get with someone who fully undersands the new regs.
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25 May 2020 | 32 replies
Would you suggest that I should factor in 15% repairs (3x my 5%) and another 15% for capital expenditures?
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4 September 2022 | 25 replies
@Mustafa Nemat Ali We may have to go a little beyond the 100k in KC to limit any future expenditures... but I still think it is a great option!
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4 March 2015 | 23 replies
Personally I use 10% for vacancy, maintenance, CAPEX (capital expenditure - new roof, hot water heater, a/c, furnace, etc...), and then 12% for property management.Go to www.rentometer.com and you can see how your current rent fairs with the rest of your market.