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Carol Lam Wealthability program testimony?
29 May 2024 | 27 replies
Grandiose claims that we initially read on the company website and then had repeated to us by Kirt Bassi, the client relationship manager, over the phone.
Andrew McGuire I'm Buying Negative Equity Properties and I'm Excited About It
31 May 2024 | 149 replies
My skillset today is finding failed listings, who want little money down, that pay for themselves I keep or I wholesale/list and make some cash.
Erick Sembrano Update on how it turned out on our Househack / STR strategy and got our money back!
30 May 2024 | 8 replies
We found this deal in the MLS and actually paid above asking list price.
Erica Calella First Successful 1031 Exchange
30 May 2024 | 4 replies
Purchase price: $512,500 Cash invested: $170,000 https://abnb.me/mpMoPNV2NHb https://www.vrbo.com/3891105 https://www.carolinadawnproperties.com/listings/248134
Ryan Daulton Real Estate vs. CD Market investments
30 May 2024 | 93 replies
Instead use everything he said as a laundry list for you to source and underwrite your deals.They are all true at some point. 
Todd Swalin Transferring property with a mortgage
28 May 2024 | 5 replies
For a $300,000 property, this could be $6,000 to $15,000.Mortgage on Rental Property:Loan Amount: $240,000 (assuming 80% financed at 4% interest over 30 years).Monthly Payment: Approximately $1,145.Other Expenses:Property Taxes: Estimated at 1.5% of property value annually ($4,500).Insurance: Estimated at $1,500 annually.Maintenance: Estimated at 1% of property value annually ($3,000).Property Management Fees: Assuming 10% of monthly rental income ($2,400 annually if rent is $2,000 per month).Vacancy and Turnover Costs: Estimated at 5% of annual rental income ($1,200).Total Initial Investment and Annual Operating ExpensesInitial Investment:Total Borrowed from Equity: $150,000Down Payment for Rental Property: $60,000Closing Costs for Rental Property: $10,500 (average)Total Initial Cash Outlay: $70,500 (initial investment from equity) + $10,500 (closing costs)Annual Operating Expenses:Property Taxes: $4,500Insurance: $1,500Maintenance: $3,000Property Management Fees: $2,400Vacancy and Turnover Costs: $1,200Total Operating Expenses: $12,600 annuallyExpected ReturnRental Income:Assuming $2,000 per month, annual rental income = $24,000.Net Operating Income (NOI):Annual Rental Income: $24,000Minus Annual Operating Expenses: $12,600NOI: $11,400Debt Service:Mortgage Payment on Rental Property: $1,145 per month, $13,740 annually.Total Debt Service: $13,740 (rental property) + $8,592 (equity loan) = $22,332 annually.Net Cash Flow:NOI: $11,400Minus Debt Service: $22,332Net Cash Flow: -$10,932 annually (negative cash flow initially due to high debt service).Cash-on-Cash ReturnInitial Cash Investment: $70,500Net Cash Flow (first year): -$10,932Cash-on-Cash Return: Not applicable initially due to negative cash flow.Long-Term Appreciation and AdjustmentsProperty Appreciation:Assuming a 3% annual appreciation, the property value could increase by $9,000 annually.Rent Increases:Assuming a 2% annual rent increase, rental income will rise, improving cash flow over time.
Jarod Forsha What would you do in my situation?
30 May 2024 | 6 replies
Work with the realtor to minimize your listing costs but do incentivize them with commissions if they sell your property above a certain watermark above your listing price. 
Derek Levi Where is a good place to find duplex/triplex listings??
27 May 2024 | 6 replies
Where is a good place to find duplex/triplex listings??
Peter Macron Gifting an Expense Tracking Tool
30 May 2024 | 2 replies
I owe them more than I can list here so I want to make this special.
Nicholas Sanfratello Realistic CoC Returns
28 May 2024 | 2 replies
I think a lot of investors you may be competing with are going to break even or even have negative cash flow initially on their buy and hold investments.