Also the added networking opportunities it provides by being around industry professionals constantly was another huge bonus.

We are thrilled to be able to provide our current tenants with renovated + safe access to their units, updated interiors, replace ancient HVAC systems and bring their roofs up to standard.

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Put NOI in the numerator and divide by Annual Debt Service, must be greater than 1.25x.Costs for repairs really depend on how much asbestos you have (you might not have any) and cost to replace K&T wiring (depends if the wiring is accessible from a drop ceiling, in an exposed basement, open attic, or behind plaster walls that will require some cutting and patching. 

Wondering if it would be better to access a HELOC or use some savings and taxable investment account (about 50k in it) to finance an initial purchase of a multifamily (preferred) or a single family property.

Subscribed to Pro to get more involved and have access to the calculators so I can practice the practicals and analyze deals.

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The two compliment each other because the brokerage side brings in much of the profit while the PM side levels out some of the volatility of operating a brokerage and also generates leads by providing access to a client base of investors using the PM service who are likely to buy and sell through the brokerage.

When you say not contact regarding payoff, I think that means that I can't contact asking THEM to payoff but are you saying can't contact them saying I'll pay off (absorb the delinquent taxes I've paid plus any outstanding from current year) plus offer  to purchase for $300. which around here most would take because they are just letting these remote lands go anyway with access problems, instead of using the $300. to file and foreclose and they get nothing? 

I constantly have to train agent how to present properties to me and what I have to see.