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Michael Baum Mike's Deal of the Day - Black Friday Deals - Part 2!
1 December 2024 | 8 replies
.$34.99 - Gourmia 6-Qt Digital Window Air Fryer with 12 Presets - https://www.target.com/p/gourmia-6-qt-digital-window-air-fry...Every STR should have an air fryer.
Timothy Newsome First investment property either GA or Ohio, looking to connect.
11 December 2024 | 35 replies
If not, you will have to utilize hard money which will drastically increase holding costs.
Cameron Wells STR Investment Opportunity - Thoughts?
6 December 2024 | 4 replies
If utilities are present, the property is worth what other bare land properties in the area are worth.
Felicia Richardson Fannie Mae HomeStyle
11 December 2024 | 8 replies
I'm going to utilize this intel.
Jennifer Cook-DeRosa Do you report to credit bureaus? (RentReady)
1 December 2024 | 1 reply
I believe, off the top of my head, it's single digits of rents actually have rent reported to bureaus. 
Michael Mullins Has anyone used BeyondBNB
11 December 2024 | 34 replies
Additionally, if you onboard a new units during the 1 year mentorship you can utilize the team to help you be profitable from jump street.
Jonah Gunalda ER doctor hoping to diversify in passive real estate!
10 December 2024 | 25 replies
Even though rental properties can be somewhat passive, there are still things to keep an eye on, like collecting rent, making sure utilities get paid, ensuring property management is doing their thing, etc.
Drew Giltner Help me analyze this deal
5 December 2024 | 4 replies
I run sum numbers for you please see comments below before refinancing and post refinancing .If I were in your position, I would approach it as follows:Initial Investment Assumptions: Market Value: $360,000 Purchase Price: $360,000 Equity: $0,000Financial Breakdown: Hard Money Loan (LTV 100%): $360,000 Interest Rate: 10% (30-Year Amortization) Monthly Payment: $1,995Upfront Costs: Origination fee (1%): $3,600 Closing Costs (3%): $10,800 Renovation Costs: $10,000 2 Month of Carrying Costs During Renovation: $5,390Total Upfront Required: $29,790Total Capital InvestmentPurchased price $360,000 Upfront Costs $29,790Total: $389,790To make this investment work, you need to rent the whole property for at least $3,165/month, refinance it let say after one year with 5% interest with a traditional mortgage.Year One Rent: Monthly Rent Income: $3,165 Monthly Rent Losses during renovations (2 Months): -$6,330 (-$527/month distributed over 12 months) Total Rent Income: $31,650 per year => $ 2,638 per monthMonthly Expenses: Hard Money Loan Payment (10% Interest): $1,995 / per month interest only Property Tax (Assuming $3,000/year): $250 per month Property Insurance (Assumption): $100 per month Utilities (Hydro, Gas, Water): $292 per month Assuming 0% Vacancy first year Assuming 0 % Repairs & Maintenance first year because unit has been recently renovated Total Monthly Expenses: $2,637Monthly Net Cash Flow: $1Post-Renovation Refinancing Strategy:So far, we’ve purchased the property, completed renovations, and rented it out.Next, you can approach the bank for a refinance to consolidate your initial investment of $29,790 plus your 360k debt into a mortgage.
Sushil Iyer Estimating expenses post-purchase
4 December 2024 | 4 replies
For expenses like utilities, property tax, and insurance, I estimate a 3% yearly increase.However, keep in mind that if you do renovations in the first year, it’s likely you won’t need the full 5% repair allocation for the first or even second year.
Devin Rambali Line of credit for your emergency fund
4 December 2024 | 1 reply
Does anyone utilize a line of credit as an emergency fund?