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15 December 2015 | 5 replies
I was going to name my LLC that I use for my fix and flips "Flipping Cleveland" as those of us that have called this gem of a city home have said variations of this over the years in regards to our local governments and/or sports teams... ok, mostly our football team... and the baseball team since the early 2000's... and our basketball team sans LeBron...
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15 December 2015 | 11 replies
Expense/Net SheetMonthly Income $7,070.00Monthly Expense Utility $190.00Lawn Care/Snow Removal $25.00Trash Removal $67.00Advertising $0.00 Craigslist and signage in yardInsurance $235.00Odd/End Repairs $75.00Total $592.00Yearly Annual Income $84,840.00Yearly Annual Expense $7,104.00Property 2014 Taxes $14,844.46Yearly Profit $62,891.54Unit Bedroom Bath Stove Fridge Dishwasher Microwave Washer Dryer409 #1 2 1 Y Y N N N N Y 2008 2001 2002409 #2 2 1 Y Y N N N N Y 2008 2001 2002409 #3 2 1 Y Y N N N N Y 2008 2001 2002409 #4 2 1 Y Y N N N N Y 2008 2001 2002401 3 2 Y Y Y N Y Y N 1997 1997 1997403 3 2 Y Y Y Y Y Y N 1997 1997 1997405 3 2 Y Y Y Y Y Y N 1997 1997 1997407 3 2 Y Y Y N Y Y N 1997 1997 1997Garage and Common Area Electric is paid for by Landlord *I assume this is the $190 / month utility figure listed in the monthly expenses.*$208/quarter for dumpster *I'm not sure if trash collection is this or if we have to add another $70 per month for the dumpster.
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31 March 2016 | 3 replies
Things like utilities are a given, but I want to avoid signing and realizing that I've missed something out, or should have considered something that I didn't.
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17 December 2015 | 30 replies
If any of it is utilities or something that in any way could be amounts owed to a landlord, that is a red flag.How long has she lived at her current place?
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20 October 2016 | 10 replies
Yes- If the ROI is the same in 2 areas, then that's when I start to look at other factors in investing there- the potential growth of that area, landlord friendliness, which sports team I like, etc.
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16 December 2015 | 10 replies
Does anyone have experience with these, if so I'd love to hear more about them as I would utilize this type of collection system for my rents once I get in the game.
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8 June 2016 | 8 replies
Buying or paying retail for real estate does not make for profitable situations unless the building you are buying has utility for your purpose.I disagree with the waiting for appreciation!
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17 December 2015 | 25 replies
( sports or dislike sports )My suggestion would be to invest local or midwest communities for buy hold investments.( research, take your time, and take action )
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7 January 2016 | 18 replies
However I would prefer to utilize some leverage.
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16 December 2015 | 8 replies
Sports fans with the best Grammar!