
17 March 2009 | 3 replies
What types of units do you operate?

24 March 2009 | 9 replies
Good Point, I am looking into the operating expenses now to see what the numbers are.

21 March 2009 | 5 replies
Unfortunately, the deals are even worse than that, because there is a cost associated with the downpayment.Here's how I would evaluate these deals:Deal #1:Gross rents: $2,400Operating Expenses: $1,200 (half of gross rents:NOI: $1,200 (subtract operating expenses from gross rents)Mortgage ($249K, 30 yr, 6.75% NOO): $1,615Cash flow: $415 LOSS per month (OUCH!)

25 March 2009 | 4 replies
That rule says that operating expenses for rentals run 45% to 50% of the gross rents.

25 March 2009 | 32 replies
What kind of house has a 50% operating expense expectancy?
23 March 2009 | 0 replies
I'd liken it to the problems you find in a meth house (where an illegal lab has been operating)," he said.

23 March 2009 | 2 replies
Throughout the United States, operating expenses run 45% to 50% of the gross rents.

24 March 2009 | 6 replies
Understand the numbers (especially operating expenses)3.

25 March 2009 | 8 replies
Plus I have more exit strategy options.Choice is ultimatley up to each individual investor on what types of portfolios they choose to operate.

25 March 2009 | 8 replies
all I care about are 'Solds'what are or have been selling at what price.Obviously the MLS is one of the easiest ways to find this out quickly.I do use a separate service that only operates for my particular county and they access all the records and compile the list for me.