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Justin Foster How should I outsource bookkeeping?
21 March 2024 | 8 replies
What's a good way to setup a system with expenses and getting the bookkeeper this data?
Abe B. Bank Accounts + Landlording
21 March 2024 | 6 replies
I am considering opening a business account at JP Morgan for all income + expenses, and simply use baselane for rent collection + higher APR on security deposits, etc.
Manmeet Singh Investing out of state - Finding an Agent
19 March 2024 | 16 replies
That's got to be your first step, otherwise you're going to be overwhelmed with options.I'm in CA (down on the Central Coast) and invest in Detroit.
Rigel Cagbabanua Real estate investor
21 March 2024 | 2 replies
.• Expenses: Estimate operating expenses including property taxes, insurance, utilities, maintenance, vacancies, and property management fees.• Financing: Explore options like FHA loans, conventional loans, or portfolio loans.• Cash Flow Analysis: Use a tool or spreadsheet to calculate projected cash flow.Based on your estimate of $300 per month in cash flow, make sure to verify that this aligns with your financial goals and risk tolerance.
Michael Dinwiddie Seeking advice on my PNW Vacation Market research
21 March 2024 | 18 replies
Rainier NP)Port Angeles, WA (Olympic NP)Pacific Beach/Moclips, WA (Coastal, near Seabrook which is super cute but very expensive)Rockaway Beach, OR (Coastal, centrally located for Oregon Coast activities)Long Beach, WA (Coastal)Lake Cushman/Hoodsport, WA (Olympic Penninsula)
Julia Hagen Do I count my "Doors"?
22 March 2024 | 22 replies
It’s just getting too expensive to keep going in California for myself, doesn’t make sense. 
Mary Jay When would you buy a property with a negative cashflow?
22 March 2024 | 88 replies
As far as your expenses when a tenant moves out, how much would u say you spend?
Griffin Malcolm House Hack Again or BRRRR
22 March 2024 | 19 replies
It currently covers all my living expenses, and when I move out would flow roughly $650 for me.
Ryan Thomson Should I House Hack or Rent?
21 March 2024 | 0 replies
Over the span of 5 years you will have paid $77,220 towards rent.However, you're $22,500 downpayment invested into the S&P index fund at our assumed rate of 10.13% compounded annually will be worth $36,236.48Leaving you a net living cost of $36,236.48 - $77,200 = ($40,963.52)Overall numbers after 5 years of house hacking:Expenses include: Principal, Interest, Taxes, Insurance, Repairs/Maintenance, and Private Mortgage Insurance.You will have paid $164,239.76 towards your principal and interestYou will have paid an estimated $20,914 in property taxes and insuranceYou will have paid $5,400 in private mortgage insuranceYou will have paid an estimated $10,859 towards repairs and maintenanceFor a total expense of: $164,239.76 + $20,914 + $5,400 + $10,859 = $201,412.76However, here are the positives to your net worth: Appreciation, Loan Paydown, Rent payments from TenantsYou're home will have appreciated to an estimated value of 560,7812 an increase of $110,782You will have paid down your loan by $26,742Your tenants will have paid $154,439 in total rentThe total benefits add up to: $110,781.87 + $26,742 + $154,439 = $291,962.87House Hacking net worth boosters minus expenses = $291,962.87 - $201,412.76 = $90,550.11(The home equity for year five is calculated using the downpayment + appreciation + loan paydown)House Hacking Vs RentingHouse Hacking net worth after 5 years: $90,550.11Renting net worth after 5 years: ($40,963.52)Leaving you a net worth benefit of $90,550.11 - ($40,963.52) = $131,513.63Here is a screenshot from our calculator on the difference in monthly payments between Renting vs House HackingThe winner is clear.
Miranda G. Asking seller to pay for repairs. Need advice!
21 March 2024 | 2 replies
Those you could see yourself when you looked at the house . put on the 5 year list .The deck , without seeing pictures is hard to tell , could be age , could be poor design , may or may not be expensive All in all that report wouldnt scare me at all ,  Its an older house , it will be constant maintenance .