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Robert Piller What is the Best Way to Rent a House to Family With Disabled Needs?
27 March 2015 | 3 replies
Most of the larger organization I have called have their own apartments/dorms and are not interested.Section 8 in Austin does not pay any type of premium for these amenities so I'd rather not start there.I would love to rent to an organization or family that can utilize the benefits this house offers-- as it is very niche designed.Any suggestions?
Ryan Billingsley Another deal closed today! Check in the mail!
7 April 2015 | 13 replies
What size postcard and list did you utilize?
Frank Meyer Deal?
28 March 2015 | 4 replies
You still need info like age of the building which will affect repair costs, cap ex, and utilities.  
Nsikan Diarra New Bacon maker in Denver,CO
29 March 2015 | 6 replies
I really want to utilize this site and peers experience to fulfill my success. 
Frank Houng Is this 14 unit a good investment?
28 March 2015 | 4 replies
Is the landlord covering the utilities or not?
Landon Cobb New California REI
28 March 2015 | 7 replies
Lastly utilizing all that they offer here on BP.
Keith Belzner What do you think of this proposed lease option deal
29 March 2015 | 11 replies
If it's low equity I generally show them -Selling w an agent, paying 8 to 12 per cent in not just commissions but closing costs, sellers concessions, waiting to sell costs, like PITI and utilities, and spruce up costs like fresh paint or mild landscaping-Renting, paying a property manager, risking damage and eviction costs, lost rent-option one - Owner finance - I take over PITI and maintenance -option two - I find a lease 2 own buyer for free, 24 payments, then house mortgage is paid off, you pay insurance and maintenance Seller picks his solution If he picks option 1 or option 2, I tell him how fast I can do it, and I dictate terms, I am the solution provider
Mitchell Benson My First Tri-Plex Rental Property
28 March 2015 | 1 reply
Don't be afraid to bring in a basement foundation repair company and get a quote to get the issues identified and fixed. 20% of 110k =  22k Down110k - 22k =     88k  Financed88k @ 4% for 30 years ===  Monthly Payment of $420  (principle and interest)Other Numbers you'll need:Property Taxes  (get on the county website)Insurance (just call an agent or ask owner)Repairs    ( Really depends on condition of property, 10-15%)Utilities    (get as many months of bills as possible)Property Mgt (even if you plan on doing this yourself)vacancy     (depends on market and property, 10%)LawnCap Ex    (depends on property but sounds high on this building) 15%These are VERY VERY rough numbers but lets look anyway...Gross Rent- 22,500 (assuming all 3 are rented at 625 and no washing machine income)ExpensesP&I-          5,040Taxes-      2,200 ( I figured 2% of home value)Ins-           800    Repairs     2250     Water       1800    (150/mth)          Look into heat billVacancy   1125Prop Mgt  2250Lawn         300Cap Ex      3375Total        19,140  22500-19140=  3,360   Cash Flow YearlyInvestment of 22,000 /  3,360 = 15.2% ReturnPlus tax advantages, paying a little down on mortgage, possibly appreciation, learn a lot.Location, Basement, Local Market, Comparable properties, and firming up numbers ALL need to be looked into.Let me know what you think! 
Paul M. Hello.
30 March 2015 | 6 replies
I'm sure hes going to utilize them soon. 
Courtney Merricks How long should I wait before sending second yellow letter if there was no response from the first letter?
5 April 2015 | 12 replies
At this time, I have not been able to utilize craigslist at this time, but I will definitely start using craigslist to as a tool to help me advertise.