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Mike Sfera Right Down Payment Amount??
10 December 2024 | 14 replies
The rental might be vacant for a month,(8% loss) or a tenant might not pay for a month while you pay to evict them.(8-16% loss)  A $1,000 appliance/water heater, or a $8k rook or hvac unit might go out.(5-40% loss)  You should be paying a PM 8%.
Scott Trench Bold Prediction: The Fed WILL Do a 25+ BPS Cut... But RE Borrowing Rates Will Rise
17 December 2024 | 20 replies
****I am not a financial advisor or guru, I was just a dumb civil engineer who learned that you cannot push on a rope and dirt and water  = mud.
Matthew Samson Borderline (expensive) foundation problem
9 December 2024 | 8 replies
In addition, I will also be paying much closer attention to water flow patterns and signs of erosion around our next investment!  
Cameron Wells STR Investment Opportunity - Thoughts?
6 December 2024 | 4 replies
I assume it has sewer/septic, water and electric and they 2 tiny homes are plumbed/wired?
Nadir M. Maintenance replacements for certain household items
5 December 2024 | 20 replies
Fridge filter is like a lightbulb it is a consumable that they can get or not get, makes the water better or I suppose the fridge smell less but it is not essential.   
Cameron Porter Is the Detroit land bank any good
4 December 2024 | 6 replies
Quote from @Natalie Allie: If you are still considering the Land Bank in Detroit listings, just be careful to check with the city on whether or not the water needs to be reconnected.
Lolo Druff Looking to buy my first investment property
15 December 2024 | 30 replies
Also consider your lifestyle and if you want to be traveling 3 days just to check to see if a water heater is installed correctly and your property manager is looking after your property.
Sushil Iyer Estimating expenses post-purchase
4 December 2024 | 4 replies
If you have a 6 bedroom in an area that does not have a university (students looking for shared space) or is in a family friendly place it may sit vacant longer between tenants.For Capex, try not to use a generic number - look at the roof, furnace, hot water tank, kitchen - when will each need to be done and what will it cost?
Cole Farrell Starting with a SFR is a mistake - prove me wrong
5 December 2024 | 6 replies
Given this is where my major operating expenses fell (beyond taxes and insurance), keeping this cost lower, by average, helps my cash flow.I invest in older neighborhoods, so the 2-4 unit properties, typically have single water meter, maybe single electric, and many have radiator heat with a single boiler.  
Luke Machen Cash on cash utility questions
4 December 2024 | 3 replies
Its extremely important when running tighter margins like what you're talking about to focus on age of HVAC, water heater, appliances, roof, etc.