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Tim Dastis Newbie from Blackwood, NJ (Philly suburb)
8 December 2013 | 12 replies
How do you think that huge student housing complex across from the Landmark is impacting the Glassboro rental market?
Phillip Dwyer Accessory Dwelling Units
5 December 2013 | 10 replies
These zoning changes can impact the financing options of the property with these types of units.
Hans Cooke Need advice on investment property
10 January 2014 | 34 replies
I think what both of you are saying is that likelihood (or probability) is less when you are not leveraged (fewer units) , The impact could be more severe than if you leveraged and owned more units Let me quantify Basis From example above $300K start with $50 K houses / Rent $750 Expenses (%50) $375 ( you still have taxes and insurance regardless if you carry a mortgage or not) Appreciation 5% Option 1 Buy 6 $50K houses free and clear Starting equity = (300K value – 0 Loan Balance) = 300K Income = $750 Expenses (%50) $375 Cash Flow $375 Times 6 units = 2250 Month (same as Mr Duncan Demo) Option 2 Buy 12 $50K houses ($25K Down, $25K Financed) Starting equity = (600K value – 300K Loan Balance) = 300K Income = $750 Expenses (%50) $375 P&I (25K at %5 for 30 years yields monthly payment of $134 Cash Flow $240 Times 12 units =$ 2880 Month Risk assessment / Management While the probability of getting a bad tenant is more with the greater # of units, The IMPACT would be less: Risk Analysis Hazard : getting a bad tenant that late/skips on rent Effect: you lose one months rent ($750) Probability of Incidence (PofI) = in our example 1 in 20 (5%) Option 1 PofI = 6 units *(.05) = 30% chance Impact + (-$750 cash flow ) -> Net cash goes from $2250 to (2250-750) $1500 a (%33) decrease Option 2 PofI - 12 units * .05 = %60 chance you get stuck Impact = ((-$750) cash flow -> net cash goes from $2880 to (2880 – 750) 2130 = 26% decrease So while the chance Is greater with multiple units , the impact is lessoned due to the other income streams.
Joel F. late fees and upkeep letter
18 October 2014 | 6 replies
In the letter, we restate our policy about paying rent on time and what will happen if rent is not paid on time.Here is the body of that letter.  
Dawn Roof Great deal; Schools/crime aren't great...
24 October 2014 | 19 replies
I like what you are saying, and would love to positively impact the area if I could.
Edgar Ferrari Roof replacement
5 January 2015 | 10 replies
The good thing about a roof job is that it has very little impact on the living situation in the home.
Jason V. Yet Another "To Rent or Flip" -- Home next to abandoned / condemned house and GIANT oak tree (maybe 5 feet from slab?) ????
11 January 2015 | 4 replies
Thought they were termites, but their body/waist is too thin to be termites.- There's a pic of the roof where a few shingles did not really bake on properly and are lumped up. 
Travis H. Social Circle, GA-SFR. My first deal is my own house
7 April 2015 | 0 replies
I didn't know the extent of the damage, but I became patently aware that walking was definitely out of the question.My teeth chattered violently as adrenaline surged through my body, acting as a sort of natural painkiller.I screamed for help.
Karen Margrave HOT - WARM - COLD WHERE'S YOUR MARKET?
30 July 2015 | 124 replies
In the next five years the will be alot of new industry and charges to the infrastructure that could greatly impact the overall market. 
Jeph Cangé Are you taken less seriously if your not PRO? Or are you just as official with a PLUS account?
22 April 2015 | 15 replies
A great argument based off of great, verifiable data or experience, is going to have far more impact for me than anything else.