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Bridget Tierro First timer here. Mind taking a look at my triplex analysis?
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
Stan K. Hello BP. Help me get to my goal!
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). 
Tim Hartman Buying a property that has changed from a SFH to duplex
9 February 2016 | 3 replies
Other concerns would include long-term liabilities such as single/dual metering for water, gas and power. 
Austin Hughes woke up sweating at 4 am.
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...  
Leland Barrow Hello from Central Texas
11 February 2016 | 1 reply
Rising waters raise all boats but receding waters can beach more than those that are docked.  
Charles Terrizzi Doing due diligence on land in Jacksonville FL
17 February 2016 | 3 replies
Johns River Water Management District), etc.  
Ian Davis Realistic Cash-on-Cash ROI
25 May 2016 | 11 replies
Stephen, this is literally a copy/paste from an email I sent one of my partners recently about a duplex we were analyzing (which had 16,200 gross income):1500 - insurance  500 - landcaping & snow removal1620 - 10%management1620 - 10% of gross inc for repairs/maint3252 - $22.95 per 1000 in East Prov (142K assessment)  200 - electric  (common)  800 - water  800 - sewer  405 - 5%misc/turnover/screening/leadtests/etc.It was a quick email so I might have missed some items, but there are some #s for you.Also it's important to distinguish between "repairs when you buy it that you have to do to make it rentable" vs.
Brian Stump Buying the house next door to my residence as a rental
7 July 2016 | 13 replies
I could go on.Case in point -- there's a LOVELY house in my area, on the water, good size, 1/2 acre backyard, great school, amazing neighborhood -- the house has everything going for it.
Account Closed Try to get my feet wet, but can't find any water!
24 October 2016 | 8 replies

Hello.

I'm sure I'm not the only one out there that has noticed things are getting quite competitive with housing again in Henderson. I've been looking for an investment and things are not staying on the market long...

Tavis Stice Tavis Stice - new to real estate
14 February 2016 | 11 replies
Originally posted by @Nathan Waters:@Tavis Stice, I just met with my attorney today to set up a trust and LLC for the 2 houses I'm working on.