
3 March 2019 | 7 replies
The key building systems are the plumbing system, electrical system, HVAC system, elevator system, escalator system, fire protection and alarm system, gas distribution system, and the security system.

12 March 2019 | 6 replies
Looks like it needs flooring, paint, countertops, cabinet refinishing (or replacement), roof repair, dry rot repair, maybe foundation repair, lots of wall repair, and possibly plumbing/electrical repair (nothing can be seen in the photos but common in that area).I agree with @Dylan Vargas that there is no money to be made in flipping this property based on your numbers.
24 April 2019 | 28 replies
Ive been meaning to do a blog post on that, or throw the info on my website, but I havnt had time to get to doing it.In DC the regulations are basically the basement unit needs a seperate electric meter, 7 foot ceiling height on 70% of the basement, an egress window, and front and rear doors, only available to owner occupants.

1 May 2019 | 110 replies
7,225 miles according to Google MapsUsed a Consular official at US Embassy in Manila to notarize Power of Attorney that was FedEX'd to my attorney in Boise to sign all closing docs.

3 March 2019 | 6 replies
Owner financing is a powerful tool.

4 March 2019 | 10 replies
I'm pretty sure this power couple, worth $12,000,000 are not living in a slum.

5 March 2019 | 10 replies
Look to see how many Amps are going to the electrical box.

4 March 2019 | 17 replies
In some areas the tenant can pay for water directly just as they do for gas or electricity, in other areas the owner has to pay.

26 January 2021 | 4 replies
GeoffCosts Due at Closing Points: 3% of loan (one time) [only financed at 70% of ARV]Origination Fees: $1,020 ($400 document processing + general administrative costs, $575 legal fees - preparation and review of all documents, $30 application fee (charged at closing), $15 flood certification)Appraisal Fee: $400 - $475 (paid directly to state licensed appraiser)Insurance: ARV x .45% -- (paid for 6 months in advance before you close; can choose any insurance company as long as it meets minimum requirements HML has + lists HML as mortgagee on policy)Buying Closing Costs: 1% of purchase price (title insurance + escrow fees)Outside Costs (Holding) 4 Month Flip (120 days): 2 months of construction, 1 month on market, 1 month in escrow/title; plan for 6 months Monthly payments: 1% of loan Utilities: $230/month (varies; $125 electricity, $60 water, $45 gas)Property Tax: $3,000/12 months x number of monthsRealtor fees: 4% of ARV (multiple realtors that will list for 1%)Selling Closing Costs: 1.5% of ARV---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Example of House:Buy at $120kRehab at $50kARV at $230kCosts Due at Closing Points: 3% of loan; financed at 70% of ARV ($230,000 x 70% = $161,000 loan) $161,000 x 3% = $4,830Origination Fees: $1,020Appraisal Fee: $475Insurance: ARV x .45% $230,000 x .45% = $1,030Buying Closing Costs: 1% of purchase price $120,000 x 1% = $1,200TOTAL CLOSING COSTS: $8,555------------Outside Costs (Holding) Monthly payments: 1% of loan $161,000 x 1% = $1,610 x 6 months = $9,660Utilities: $230 per month $230 x 6 months = $1,380Property Tax: $3,000/12 months x number of months $3,000/12 = $250 x 6 months = $1,500Realtor fees: 4% of ARV $230,000 x 4% = $9,200 Selling Closing Costs: 1.5% of ARV $230,000 x 1.5% = $3,450TOTAL HOLDING COSTS: $25,190-------------Out of Pocket Portion for Rehab: $9,000TOTAL OUT OF POCKET COSTS: $30,095TOTAL OUT COST INCLUDING REALTOR FEES AND SELLING CLOSING COST: $42,745Calculations-------------------------------------------------------------Buy at $120,000 + $33,745 (costs) + $50,000 (rehab) = $203,745Sell at $230,000 - $203,745 (costs + rehab) = $26,255 (PROFIT)Cash on Cash $26,255 (Profit) / 30,095 (Total Cash Invested) = 87 %Return on Investment $26,255 (Profit) / $203,745 (Total Spent including all cost) = 12.8%

16 March 2019 | 16 replies
It's a very powerful tool to recession proof your portfolio but still allow for growth.