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Eric Jones Personal Funds into Rental Account
4 October 2018 | 5 replies
My current goal is to scale.I would like to send money from our personal account into our rental account on a monthly basis to let the cashflow and personal funds accumulate. 
Cameron Snyder Investor Friendly General Contractors, Bridgeport CT & around
4 October 2018 | 0 replies
We are looking to expand together so only interested in those who want to align with our goals and build a long-standing relationship.  
Conrad Metzenberg Our first Out Of State deal
11 October 2018 | 9 replies
She was apprehensive but supportive and understood where this fit into our long-term goals.
Allison Jane Rental turnover in Cleveland during holidays/winter months
19 November 2018 | 9 replies
The first unit went faster (occupied in Feb 1) and the other unit was filled March 1st.
Henrietta M. fastest investment strategy to make quickest money
14 October 2018 | 15 replies
Here's the deal, I was asking for faster ways to make money with creative rei strategies.
Mike Van Arsdale Long Term Buy & Hold Portfolio Strategies
14 October 2018 | 9 replies
Single Family Home (East End Louisville)- Originally my primary residence ($209k)- Property is in our personal names (not in LLC)- Comps in the neighborhood are $285k- Built in 2002- In well established  neighborhood w/ middle income families- On 15 year 2.99% mortgage w/ 8 years remaining and $115k principal balance- Currently rents for $2,185 month/$26,200 annually- NOI $16,320- Cashflow $4,500/annually - $12k principal pay-down annual (current year)- Currently getting less than 3% return on our equityOriginal goal was to not cash flow but pay off property, allow appreciation, sell property at end of loan and use capital for additional projects. 
Mo Farraj With so much debt involved - when do rentals finally pay off?
11 October 2018 | 25 replies
Uncle Sam takes 1/3 and you have to go out and do it all over again.The goal, while you hold rentals, is that you receive enough rent to cover the cost of owning and maintaining until paid off.
Lamar Hickley Is it better to start REI when the market is cold, hot, or either
10 October 2018 | 6 replies
Too many newbies are waiting for a market Correction, the reality when it happens interest rates will be higher and the Experience Investors are the ones that will be able to take advantage of the opportunities available..When I started about 3 years ago everything I was researching was at a new time high, my only regret was not starting earlier..If a deal makes sense and you have the resources to buy don't wait if your goal is to invest in RE.. 
Firoze Mehta First time investor - Airbnb in Poconos, PA?
13 October 2018 | 5 replies
The goal would be to Airbnb the place out so that we can cash flow more than would be possible with a long-term rental, and so that we would have access to the home for ourselves when desired.
Account Closed Turn Key Type 1 vs Turn Key Type 2 - Be sure you know the Diff
11 April 2019 | 5 replies
And found Tenant Buyer who puts $20,000 down, pays a premium lease and does all maintenance and repairs Assumption: Goal Is Cash Flow with Eventual Property Appreciation Assumption: Goal Is Cash Flow, captured equity with Eventual Property Appreciation Assumption: Investment Amount $80,000 Assumption: Investment Amount $50,000 Location: Columbus Ohio Location: Phoenix Arizona 2,373 miles from Los Angeles 373 miles from Los Angeles Investor 100% Profits (No Back End Equity) Investor 100% Cash Flow & Back End Equity $$ Investor's Total 10 Year Return (Plus (Does Not include Tax Write Off's) $75,240 Investor's Total 10 Year Return (Does Not include Tax Write Off's) $249,971 Investor Funds LLC $80,000 Investor Funds LLC $50,000 Investor Profits $75,240 Investor Profits $249,971 Less Cap Ex (Roof, AC Unit, Landscaping, Water Heater, etc) -$$$ No Cap Ex (Tenant Buyer does All Maintenance and Repairs) $0 Investor sets up LLC Investor sets up LLC Investor Funds LLC $80k or applies to bank and hopes to qualify Investor Funds LLC $50k Turn Key locates & acquires property Turn Key locates & acquires property Turn Key teaches Investor Subject To, Wrap, Lease Options Investor 100% Ownership Investor 100% Ownership Investor 100% Cash Flow Investor 100% Cash Flow & Back End Equity Investor makes management decisions Investor makes management decisions Investor collects rents, disburses Investor collects rents, disburses Property ARV $80,000 Property ARV $225,000 Purchase Amount $80,000 Purchase Amount $180,000 Cash Out - to Seller $0,000 (Cash Out - to Seller) $15,000 Seller Carry Back $0,000 (Seller Carry Back) $20,000 Bank Financing $64,000 Amount Cash Have To Put Down $16000 (Underlying Note Subject To) $145,000 Monthly Payment Out $419 Monthly Payment Out $995 Repairs & Maintenance $5,000 No Repairs or Maintenance $0 Sell Amount to Tenant Buyer $0 Sell Amount - New Tenant Buyer $245,000 Seller Carry Back (Paid when Tenant Buyer Refinances) $0 Seller Carry Back (Paid when Tenant Buyer Refinances) $20,000 Underlying Note Subject To (Paid when Tenant Buyer Refinances) $0 Underlying Note Subject To (Paid when Tenant Buyer Refinances) $145,000 Cash In – From New Tenant Buyer $0 Cash In - From New Tenant Buyer $20,000 Monthly Payment In – From Renter $550 Monthly Payment In – From Tenant Buyer $1,650 Investor Does Repairs & Maintenance $$$ Tenant Buyer Does Repairs & Maintenance (No Cap Ex) $0 Amount Tenant Buyer Owes Investor $0 Amount Tenant Buyer Owes Investor ($245k - $20K) $225,000 Monthly Payment In $550 Monthly Payment In $1,650 Monthly Payment Out $419 Monthly Payment Out $995 Monthly Cash Flow Investor Total $135 Monthly Cash Flow Investor Total $655 Vacancy Rate 80% Vacancy Rate – None Renters Occasionally Need To Be Evicted -$1,000 Note: Tenant Buyer puts down $20,000 Non Refundable – If the Tenant Buyer vacates the property – another Tenant Buyer is found with an additional $20,000 Non refundable down $20,000 Year 01 Cash Flow Investor - $135 monthly $1,620 Year 01 Cash Flow Investor - $655 monthly $7,860 Year 02 Cash Flow Investor - $135 monthly $1,620 Year 02 Cash Flow Investor - $655 monthly $7,860 Year 03 Cash Flow Investor - $135 monthly $1,620 Year 03 Cash Flow Investor - $655 monthly $7,860 Year 04 Cash Flow Investor - $135 monthly $1,620 Year 04 Cash Flow Investor - $655 monthly $7,860 Year 05 Cash Flow Investor - $135 monthly $1,620 Year 05 Cash Flow Investor - $655 monthly $7,860 Year 06 Cash Flow Investor - $135 monthly $1,620 Year 06 Cash Flow Investor - $655 monthly $7,860 Year 07 Cash Flow Investor - $135 monthly $1,620 Year 07 Cash Flow Investor - $655 monthly $7,860 Year 08 Cash Flow Investor - $135 monthly $1,620 Year 08 Cash Flow Investor - $655 monthly $7,860 Year 09 Cash Flow Investor - $135 monthly $1,620 Year 09 Cash Flow Investor - $655 monthly $6,000 Year 10 Cash Flow Investor - $135 monthly $1,620 Year 10 Cash Flow Investor - $655 monthly $7,860 Cash Flow To Investor $16,200 Cash Flow To Investor $78,600 Repairs & Maintenance (Roof, AC Unit, Water Heater, Painting, Appliances, Landscaping, etc) -$$$ No Repairs or Maintenance (No CapEx) Tenant Buyer Does All Maintenance & Repairs $0 10 Year Principal Pay down by Renter $11,940 10 Year Principal Pay down by Tenant Buyer $28,871 Cash Down - From Tenant Buyer $0 Cash Down - From Tenant Buyer – Goes into Investor’s Pocket $20,000 Tax Write Offs For Investors $$$ Tax Write Offs For Investors $$$ Appreciation Is Investor's -10 Year $40,000 Appreciation Is Investor's -10 Year $112,500 Note: Appreciation on a $80,000 property in Indiana at 5% per year is $4,000 per year $4,000 Year Note: Appreciation on a $225,000 property in Arizona at 5% per year is $11,250 per year $11,250 Year Investor Borrows From Bank$80k to acquire property $80,000 Investor Funds LLC $50k (From Cash IRA 401(k) for Property $50,000 Sell Amount to Tenant Buyer $0 Sell Amount to Tenant Buyer $245,000 Payoff Amount for Investor $64,000 Payoff Amount for Investor $180,000 Creates “Back End Equity” $16,000 Creates “Back End Equity” $65,000 Original Down – From Tenant Buyer $0 Original Down – From Tenant Buyer $20,000 Tenant Buyer – Pay Off Amount $0 Tenant Buyer – Pay Off Amount $225,000 Tenant Buyer Eventually Refinances $0 Tenant Buyer Eventually Refinances $225,000 Underlying Note Paid Off $64,000 Underlying Note Paid Off $145,000 Seller Carry Back Paid Off $0 Seller Carry Back Paid Off $20,000 Remaining Equity $16,000 Remaining Equity $60,000 10 Year Cash Flow To Investor $39,300 10 Year Cash Flow To Investor $78,600 Backend Equity – Investor 100% $0 Backend Equity – Investor 100% $60,000 Total $39,300 Total $138,600 Investor’s Amount Invested Investor's Total Return From Tenant Buyer 10 Year Cash Flow Principal Pay Down Appreciation Back End Equity Total Minus Repairs, Maintenance, AC Units, Roof, Water Heater, Landscaping and other Cap Ex $80,000 $75,240 $0 $39,300 $11,940 $40,000 $16,000 $75,240 -$$$ Investor’s Amount Invested Investor's Total Return From Tenant Buyer 10 Year Cash Flow Principal Pay Down Appreciation Back End Equity Total Minus Repairs, Maintenance, AC Units, Roof, Water Heater, Landscaping and other Cap Ex $50,000 $299,971 $20,000 $78,600 $28,871 $112,500 $60,000 $299,971 $0 Additional Investor Funds to buy Another Property in Year 1 $0 Additional Investor Funds to buy Another Property in Year 1 $20,000 (From New TenantBuyer’s DownPayment) Investor's Net Return Profit $75,240 Investor's Net Return Profit $249,971 10 Year ROI 9.40% 10 Year ROI 49.90% 1st Year ROI Cash Flow 2.03% 1st Year ROI Cash Flow 15.72% 1st Year ROI Including Down Payment 2.03% 1st Year ROI Including Down Payment 55.72%