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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!
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3 December 2024 | 10 replies
You could roll an estimate for utilities in with the rent to make it easy, or charge each month which takes a little more time/effort.
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6 December 2024 | 12 replies
It is not, it has limited application, and for travel expenses it does not apply at all.If you do not have a mileage log, you have to do your best good faith estimate and then pray that you're not audited.
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2 December 2024 | 3 replies
The only reason I knew they had scheduled their closing date is because I texted that several workers would be out to give me estimates for yard work.
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3 December 2024 | 5 replies
Go back home and create a spreadsheet and estimate what you need to do.
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4 December 2024 | 5 replies
Then, I am using Rent Property Calculator and mortgage payment to estimate if the property can yield a positive cash flow.