The only really accurate way to estimate the cost to separate utilities is to actually look at what it takes to do it by looking at the building.

And you get the benefit of having 40 past ones to catch up on.Locate and attend 3 different local REIA club meetings great place to meet people gather resources and info.6 of the top 10 areas popular with foreign investors are in Florida.

Worth a try, but interest only at 6-8% with a 12 month balloon is still a win.Your description on how it'd go down is pretty accurate.

Was wondering if anyone new a good website or place where I can find accurate price for what a property could rent for?

The MLS data is more accurate since it is what people are renting for.

Many hard money lenders are often lending out money they have also gathered from individuals.

Do a formal comp analysis -- it will be much more accurate -- and in my opinion, you should never use 2 bathroom houses to comp less-than-two-bathroom houses.

I am hoping to gather some information before I make a purchase, to include info on business models (DBA vs Inc vs LLC), financing, property management, taxes and fees, attracting tenants, and any other information that would be good to know before buying a property.

You should work with a real estate agent to try to find some accurate comps that have sold within the last 6 months.

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