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12 February 2025 | 14 replies
That's pretty low for a 3-BR - I'm seeing the FMR for a 3BR in that zip code is $1,850.But at $1,300 for rent, you'll probably find HMLs that may lend you around $120k if you have a good credit score in my opinion, which means you'll need $45k + closing costs.
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12 February 2025 | 5 replies
It would cost me only $2300 per month which includes rent utilities furnishing and property management. she showed me one example only of a customer who profited greatly.
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25 January 2025 | 9 replies
.: Quote from @Cameron Moore: Another example: the average roof in DFW is replaced every 6 years and the average cost is $40k.
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30 January 2025 | 6 replies
When evaluating a property management company, it's important to look beyond just the management fee and consider the full scope of services and costs involved.For example, at our company, we charge a 10% monthly management fee, a $250 lease renewal fee (unless it’s a takeover tenant, which requires additional effort to establish a strong relationship - because usually people are changing pm companies for a reason), and the first month’s rent as a leasing fee.
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11 February 2025 | 4 replies
Sorry one additional item I hit post too soon...The reason I asked about TIA is because you generally want to get a contractors opinion of cost prior to lease during that negotiating phase so you know how much that TIA covers and what you'll be coming out of pocket for.
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29 January 2025 | 12 replies
There are also additional costs of operating and maintaining an LLC, like separate bank accounts, annual report filings, tax filings, etc.2.
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11 February 2025 | 15 replies
Currently you have a STR lease and can effectively move anywhere the job market takes you.
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10 February 2025 | 6 replies
It could be anything... a mistake in estimating, a cost overrun, or something like the place burns down and the insurance wasn't properly taken out, or theft (of the money outright) or theft of materials along the way.
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6 February 2025 | 58 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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4 February 2025 | 7 replies
Aloha Joshua, I deal with clouded/messy titles often and it's not my first choice as its froth with a lot of time, costs and risks.