![](https://bpimg.biggerpockets.com/no_overlay/uploads/social_user/user_avatar/555527/small_1695776407-avatar-samuelc7.jpg?twic=v1/output=image&v=2)
3 February 2025 | 4 replies
One month of vacancy will cost you $2,600 + $200 utilities.
![](https://bpimg.biggerpockets.com/no_overlay/uploads/social_user/user_avatar/1422185/small_1736470493-avatar-amitc13.jpg?twic=v1/output=image&v=2)
2 February 2025 | 9 replies
Same property listed water bill paid by landlord so how much does it cost to put individual meters for each property so cost can be moved to tenants?
![](https://bpimg.biggerpockets.com/no_overlay/uploads/social_user/user_avatar/3129894/small_1728065904-avatar-nneds.jpg?twic=v1/output=image&v=2)
30 January 2025 | 2 replies
Low cost, possibly yes, but also possibly very time consuming and that has a cost.
![](https://bpimg.biggerpockets.com/no_overlay/uploads/social_user/user_avatar/3146911/small_1731871383-avatar-nathann145.jpg?twic=v1/output=image&v=2)
8 February 2025 | 13 replies
Do you understand the added complexity, work involved, and costs?
![](https://bpimg.biggerpockets.com/no_overlay/uploads/social_user/user_avatar/1611648/small_1724430238-avatar-benjamindcarver.jpg?twic=v1/output=image&v=2)
13 January 2025 | 12 replies
The only reason I chimed in is a lot of folks might take this as gospel for any and all areas.
![](https://bpimg.biggerpockets.com/no_overlay/uploads/social_user/user_avatar/1374930/small_1621511744-avatar-iank53.jpg?twic=v1/output=image&v=2)
12 February 2025 | 27 replies
You should think through how much this will cost with architectural drawings, a good GC, etc.
![](https://bpimg.biggerpockets.com/no_overlay/uploads/social_user/user_avatar/3157400/small_1735928655-avatar-melissas413.jpg?twic=v1/output=image&v=2)
6 February 2025 | 12 replies
If each property costs $200,000 and your only acquisition cost is a 25% down payment, you will need $850,000 (17 × $200,000 × 25%) in savings, an almost impossible amount for most people.
![](https://bpimg.biggerpockets.com/no_overlay/uploads/social_user/user_avatar/3162203/small_1735500538-avatar-paulw470.jpg?twic=v1/output=image&v=2)
30 January 2025 | 7 replies
Target, actual 7.5% cap rate in a reasonable neighborhood.
![](https://bpimg.biggerpockets.com/no_overlay/uploads/social_user/user_avatar/763255/small_1694878518-avatar-susank26.jpg?twic=v1/output=image&v=2)
30 January 2025 | 6 replies
However, employer profit-sharing contributions (up to 25% of W-2 wages) are not subject to FICA taxes and do not appear on the W-2.To stay IRS-compliant, ensure your Form W-2 and Form 941 properly reflect deferrals, and maintain a reasonable salary to avoid red flags.
![](https://bpimg.biggerpockets.com/no_overlay/uploads/social_user/user_avatar/2915775/small_1704825579-avatar-seanp334.jpg?twic=v1/output=image&v=2)
12 February 2025 | 6 replies
They are about the same cost (which surprised me) but for a rental property that is really probably mostly for pets, I'm concerned about maintenance and upkeep.