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11 January 2025 | 14 replies
A good rule of thumb is to have at least $5 to $10K in reserves per unit to cover these situations and avoid financial strain.Thank you for the reply and help!
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7 January 2025 | 4 replies
Can try to reposition to Class B, but neighborhood may impede these efforts.Vacancy Est: Historically 10%, but 15-20% should be used to also cover tenant nonpayment, eviction costs & damages.Tenant Pool: majority will have FICO scores of 560-620 (approaching 22% probability of default), many blemishes, but should have no evictions in last 2 years.
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28 January 2025 | 14 replies
They cover the counties with online access to public records (over 2200 counties).
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15 January 2025 | 11 replies
Taylor sent multiple email inquiries to our insurance provider asking what risks their policy covered.
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18 January 2025 | 21 replies
Tax-wise, profits are taxed at your ordinary income rate, and frequent flips may subject you to self-employment tax if classified as a dealer by the IRS.
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9 January 2025 | 13 replies
@Matthew Drouin I haven't even dreamed of doing what I'm talking about but research the subject I've been brought to various YouTube video offer case studies & case analysis which would have me to believe deals can be done by lone individuals without any capital of their own being spent.
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10 January 2025 | 3 replies
I would focus on saving enough money that if I had a deal go bad, then that money I saved was there to cover it.
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19 January 2025 | 18 replies
It's been covered extensively.
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12 January 2025 | 23 replies
I've not covered everything but just given you a start.
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12 January 2025 | 7 replies
Before buying or renting in an unfamiliar neighborhood, you should check the following two sites: SpotCrime, AreaVibes,These sites provide valuable information, including Livability Scores, which cover aspects such as crime rates, employment, health, housing, schools, shopping, and more.well, anything can happen anywhere.