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Stephen Fisher Any Good Collections Agencies??? Looking to help PM
16 July 2024 | 0 replies
Looking to help my property management company find a solid Collections Agency. 
Rakesh Patel New member Intro
15 July 2024 | 5 replies
When you're fully ready for analysis check out the renter analysis tools and don't be afraid to post questions and ask for help, everyone is really supportive :) A good first step and great lending resource (super important in today's market) might be to check in with my lending guide and bestie of 20+ years @Joseph Chiofalo they lend nationwide and he's very patient with newbies and can help craft a workable plan towards portfolio growth.
Karolina Powell What are my options to make this deal work?
16 July 2024 | 4 replies
They are asking 950K.Gross rents: 100,800Utilities: 3KInsurance: 7KProperty taxes are roughly 10K for each 450K in value.Repair/Maintenance: Don't have figures yet but I'm assuming it'll average out around 10K a year.The lender I am speaking with also requires me to also include an 8% vacancy rate and a 5% management fee whether I have those or not.With an interest rate of 8.15% and 20 year amortization, I can't get close to a 1.2 DSCR until my amount borrowed is down to about 450K. 
Elda Asheley Newbie Seeking Guidance
15 July 2024 | 4 replies
Also how to build up my profile/portfolio as an investor.
Jorge F Rodriguez Renting vs Selling
16 July 2024 | 12 replies
Mortgage, Taxes, Insurance, HOA: $3040.37Estimated rent: $2475Total Expenses: $3660.12Vacancy (5%): $123.75Repairs (5%): $123.75Capital Expenditures: $100Property Management (11%): $272.25Information when I bought the house in 2022, new constructions Purchase Price: $373000Purchase Closing costs: $4662Current home value: 400k-420kCash Flow: $2475-$3660.12= -$1185.12; -$71107.2 at 5 yearsCash on Cash Return on Investment (CoCROI): 0%Appretiation per year (6%); $535,290.23 at 5 yearsEquity: Loan value $345,089.53 at 5 years; $190,200.47 in equity at 5 yearsLoan Value today 6/2024: $368,201.59Total ROI in 5 years= (Total profit/Total Invested capital)/ Time (in years); Total profit: $190,200.47Total Invested: $71107.2 (neg cash flow) + $42757 (closing sale costs)= $113,864.20Total ROI (5 years)= ROI 67%, annualized ROI 10.8%My biggest concern is that I am relying solely on appreciation and assuming will appreciate at 6% per year. 
Hansel Gunawan What is house hacking?
14 July 2024 | 9 replies
This strategy acts as a low barrier to entry to allow someone with little capital to enter the investing world, to build equity, and repeat the process to continue to build their portfolio/wealth.I would be happy to go into more detail should you ever want.
Ron DeMaria On your lease - Do you put yoursef as Landlord or your LLC?
14 July 2024 | 17 replies
Significant liability attaches to ownership as well as management.
Joel Oh Anyone had sauna for their Airbnb?
16 July 2024 | 5 replies
I have properties with swimming pool and playground so I am well aware of the risk management side but a winter item like this is a new for me! 
Hansel Gunawan Convince me! Why should I invest in Columbus, OH?
16 July 2024 | 17 replies
Now, I have a portfolio of Short Term Rentals and Long Term Rentals.
Julie Philpott Advice on Selling situation
15 July 2024 | 7 replies
However, I have found it tiring to manage since it is far away from my primary residence.