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Connie Chan How did you select your CPA?
23 February 2020 | 7 replies
Any tips on what questions I should use to select the best one?
Maya Gorski Newbie from San Diego, California
27 February 2020 | 11 replies
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Deandre Lee New Investor investing in the Central Valley, CA
25 February 2020 | 6 replies
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Paul Wolfson How to find the right market?
24 February 2020 | 4 replies
GoalsMust Have: Cash FlowNice to Have: AppreciationStrategy: Buy and Hold - Rent Ready (turn key based on pictures)Property Type: SFHBudget: Under 200kMarket Analysis StrategyStep 1: On Realtor.com, search a specific market, and select the least expensive SFH that is rent ready, and use it in my calculation below.Step 2: On Craigslist, search comparable properties to get the Rent Income.Step 3: Run below formula:Cash Flow = Rent Income - Principal and Interest - Tax - Insurance - Vacancy - Maintenance - CapEx - ManagementInvested Amount = down payment + closing costsCoC = Cash Flow / Invested AmountThe CoC is the number I use to determine if that particular market is the "right" market for me.Am I doing this right or is there a better way to analyze markets?
Coty Dolan New Investor wanted to say Hi!
24 February 2020 | 5 replies
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Erik V. Property Management Agreement/Utah County
24 February 2020 | 4 replies
Please let me know if you have any experience with or thoughts about the provisions.1) Property Manager’ s right to select tenant.There is a provision in the agreement that allows the property manager to unilaterally enter into leases with tenants without first receiving owner approval or even consulting with owner.
Tim M. TRACK by TNS for vacation rental software
25 February 2020 | 5 replies
I would be interested in your general experience, why you selected them, how long you have used them, and how has your experience been with their help/technical support when you have issues.Thanks!
Steven Pressey Zillow application denial response
23 February 2020 | 2 replies
Do I need to respond with a denial reason to every applicant that I haven't selected and if so can it be through the Zillow messaging system or is there another way I should do it?
Account Closed Understanding A Mortgage Appraisal
5 April 2020 | 4 replies
The selection of market evidence is a decision made between the appraiser and the client, and the USPAP does not specify any specific type or quantity, only that it is acceptable to all parties.
Rajan Chidambaram Siva Investing in 64134 (KC area)
14 April 2020 | 14 replies
You just have to be selective about where you look in that area and adjacent zip codes.