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Orlando Goodon Inherited multiple evictions on section8. Need to occupy
15 August 2022 | 20 replies
I can handle the mortgage but that means just about all my money is going to go into the property which means my reserve account is going to be at serious risk with no profit to keep it sustained.I think my attorney messed up on some things here but we're here now, just looking at what my options are.
Calvin Boyd Seasoned money question
30 November 2022 | 7 replies
All banks require (2) months of bank statement to show where the down payment and the PITI reserves funds are located. 
John Williams Rental Property Ownership 101
24 November 2022 | 7 replies
I'd suggest the need to budget for reserves.
Antonio Bodley Using BRRRR method for beginners
26 April 2022 | 11 replies
If you are just starting out I'd make sure you have a healthy reserve fund in case renovations go long, it appraises low, or you can't find renters.
Chad Robertson [Calc Review] Help me analyze this deal
11 December 2022 | 2 replies
For sub $1000 per month rentals the percentage used needs to be higher to have enough reserves.
Jason Nesbitt Rollover Business Startup Loan (ROBS) to fund RE Investment
11 December 2022 | 5 replies
My accountant who is excellent has some reservations and I am meeting with her to discuss further. 
Alon Gilmore Question about duplex saling
11 December 2022 | 9 replies
I see lots of problems in the future when the new owners have to replace a roof or siding in the future and haven't saved the funds in a reserve account.
Joseph Hammel 2022 recap How was your year?
11 December 2022 | 1 reply
I do stick to my criteria for where I want a deal to be as far as cap rates or whatever rule you might use.I do have some reservations for taking on some bigger projects because of the mental capital (and actual capital) involved so I may pump the breaks on that this year but again there's a potential hang up.
Ryan Taylor When is enough....enough
2 June 2022 | 9 replies
One thing I do after I buy, is stack a bunch of cash in reserves until I see how the property runs.
Faisal Tahiri Help me by assessing my first multifamily deal screening!
11 December 2022 | 2 replies
Based on my analysis (found an analysis spreadsheet online: BP post Master calculator copy - Google Sheets) I'm seeing -3% CoC return in the first year and I'd probably pass on it unless there'd be obvious opportunities for forced appreciation which in this turnkey scenario might not be the case.The listing outlines property taxes as $4k/year and property insurance at $1.5k/year.Some of my assumption:-Vacancy reserve: 10%, Maintenance reserve: 10%, Property management fee: 10%, -20% down, 7.5% interest rate = ~$100k cash investment.