I factor all of the maintenance, vacancy, taxes, operating budget, etc.

She did fundraisers to pay for that $6000 operation.

Do you actually operate other residential rentals?

These programs operate through FHA-approved lending institutions which submit applications to have the property appraised and have the buyer's credit approved.

Comply with health and saftey codes except where you or guests cause the violation.Now each time it does go out, the maintenance guy is here to fix it within an hour, for which I am greatfull (being in NYC without heat in the middle of winter really sucks).

We're finalizing our operating agreement now, and things should really be taking off quickly for me if he's serious about the amount of money he's going to be investing with me.

We did not receive their application and choose to let them rent.We do not have a hard & fast rule, but tend to operate the same way each time by default.

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In your opinion, do you think it is safe and conservative if I were to factor 50% of gross rental for operating expenses?

That is absolutely the reality of the business.HOWEVER, having said all that, people do succeed in this business if they learn the business before they buy; buy at a BIG discount; understand the operating expenses; understand cash flow issues; and have the temperament to deal with the constant problems.In addition, I disagree with you on a few of the things you said.