
9 February 2016 | 5 replies
Excellent books for someone just starting out A book is a good place to start, but without the hands on knowledge you are already dead in the water.

8 February 2016 | 7 replies
I recently had water damage due to an old dishwasher.

20 February 2017 | 19 replies
I'm seeing -700+/month for this place:Mortgage Rate 3.00%Length of Mortgage in years 30Monthly Mortgage payment $2,381.80 Taxes $425.00 Sewer and Water $100.00 (assumption.

9 February 2016 | 5 replies
With an open roof you probably have all sorts of water damage and mold...
9 February 2016 | 5 replies
I am currently renting a place for $1,000, and I would like to "house-hack" and live in the 1BR unit (all numbers assume I am collecting rent from all three units though):Offer Price: $365,0003% Seller Assist: $6,400Total Income: $3,200Unit 1 Rent (2 BR, 1 BA): $1,250Unit 2 Rent (2 BR, 1 BA): $1,150Unit 3 Rent: (1 BR, 1 BA): $1,100Total Monthly Rent (before vacancy): $3,500Total Monthly Rent (assuming 1/12 months is vacant): $3,200Total Mortgage: $1,940Monthly Mortgage: $1,700MIP: $240Total Expenses: $1,065Maintenance/Repairs: $280/month (~8% of total monthly rent)Property Taxes: $240/monthInsurance: $170/monthCapEx: $175/month (~5% of total monthly rent)Water: $150/month (not metered)Miscellaneous: $50/monthFYI - did not budget for property management, because I intend on living here long-term and self-managing$3,200 - $1,940 = $1,260$1,260 - $1,065 = $195 cashflow/month

9 February 2016 | 4 replies
I love to travel and have traveled extensively around the world - I've been to four continents and countless countries, I've climbed waterfalls (yes, that means going up against the water), kayaked with whales, and successfully avoided a police search party in Colombia (what happens in Colombia, stays in Colombia).

9 February 2016 | 3 replies
Other concerns would include long-term liabilities such as single/dual metering for water, gas and power.

16 February 2016 | 3 replies
On the other hand if you are telling them that you are "bringing a buyer" and you are not an agent you may be in hot water for acting as an agent without a license...

11 February 2016 | 1 reply
Rising waters raise all boats but receding waters can beach more than those that are docked.

17 February 2016 | 3 replies
Johns River Water Management District), etc.